1907 Map of Trenton

About this map

The Delaware River serves as the central artery for this early twentieth-century portrait of Central Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania, anchoring a dense network of industrial and agricultural hubs. From the manufacturing center of Trenton to the academic seat of Princeton, the landscape is defined by the convergence of major transportation corridors. The Pennsylvania RR and several electric lines, including the Trenton & New Brunswick Electric RR, trace the corridor between Philadelphia and New York, while the Amboy Division and Belvidere Division branch out to serve the river towns and hinterlands. To the north, the elevation rises sharply toward Sourland Mountain and Baldpate Mtn, offering a stark contrast to the low-lying plains around Bordentown and the winding course of the Rancocas River to the south. This survey captures the region just as the early electrical interurban lines were beginning to compete with established steam rail for regional dominance.