1954 Map of Wanaque

About this map

Wanaque Reservoir dominates this Passaic County landscape, its waters contained by the Midvale Dam and fed by the Wanaque River. The map captures the post-war development of New Jersey's Highlands, where dense clusters of homes in Wanaque-Midvale and Haskell contrast with the protected woodlands of the Norvin Green State Forest. Local education and faith centers like the Eleanor Hewitt Sch and Queen of the Rosary Sch serve as community anchors amidst a network of smaller water bodies such as Erskine Lakes and Lake Sonoma. Transportation is defined by the New York Susquehanna and Western railroad and the Susquehanna Road, which trace the valley floor near Federal Hill. The presence of Smiths Mills and the Gaging Sta reflect a regional history tied to river management and early industry.