1955 Map of Trenton West

About this map

The Delaware River serves as the dividing line between two distinct urban landscapes in the mid-1950s, separating the industrial core of Trenton, New Jersey, from the burgeoning suburban developments in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. This period marks a massive transformation for the region, most notably seen in the planned expansion of Levittown, where neighborhoods like Magnolia Hill, Pinewood, and Dogwood Hollow appear in their early stages. The map captures the complex infrastructure required by this growth, including the Trenton Freeway and multiple crossings connecting the two states.