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2011 Map of Wanaque

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Wanaque
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Wanaque Reservoir dominates this northern New Jersey landscape, serving as a massive hydrologic center for the surrounding communities of Wanaque, Haskell, and Oakland. This early 21st-century survey documents a region defined by its numerous smaller water bodies and the engineering required to manage them, including Midvale Dam and Raymond Dam. The map captures the suburban and industrial character of the Passaic County and Bergen County border, with established residential areas like Pompton Lakes and Bloomingdale sitting alongside active landmarks like the Pompton Lakes Quarry.

Genealogists and local historians can locate specific community hubs, such as the Waraque Post Office and Haskell Post Office, or research family plots at Cedar Heights Cemetery and Ponds Cemetery. The terrain is marked by distinct peaks like Federal Hill and Torne Mountain, while the presence of Pompton Junction highlights the area's historical reliance on transit corridors. From the secluded waters of Lake Sonoma to the busy Hamburg Tpke, the map provides a clear picture of a New Jersey highlands region balancing conservation with development.