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1948 Map of Wanaque

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Wanaque
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The Wanaque Reservoir dominates the landscape of northern Passaic County, its extensive shoreline controlled by the Raymond Dam and Wolf Den Dam. This post-war era survey shows the intricate water management system of the Wanaque River valley, where dozens of smaller bodies like Lake Iosco, Lake Erskine, and Harrison Mt Lake are ringed by burgeoning mid-century residential developments.

Settlement patterns follow the rail and road corridors along the eastern edge of the reservoir, connecting Midvale, Wanaque, and Haskell. To the south, the industrial and transit hub at Pompton Junction and the borough of Butler show a concentrated grid of streets and rail lines, including the Erie and the New York Susquehanna and Western. In the more wooded western reaches, local landmarks such as the Asphawa Sch and the Salvation Army Camp reflect the area's mix of rural community life and seasonal recreation.