1955 Map of Trenton West

About this map

The post-war suburban landscape of Levittown and Fairless Hills dominates this mid-century survey, revealing the rapid transformation of the riverfront. Planned residential clusters like Magnolia Hill, Holly Hill, and Dogwood Hollow spread across the terrain formerly defined by agricultural crossings and the Pennsylvania RR. Along the Delaware River, the transition from the industrial density of Trenton and Morrisville to the sprawling new developments is clear, anchored by the historic Pennsbury Manor State Park and the large expanse of Van Sciver Lake. Institutional landmarks including the State Hospital and State Prison remain prominent in the urban core, while the interior is dotted with newly established schools like the Walt Disney Sch and Ralph Waldo Emerson Sch, reflecting the massive population shift into the Delaware Valley during this era.