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2016 Map of Wawayanda

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Wawayanda
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Vernon Valley and the surrounding highlands of Sussex and Passaic counties are defined by a complex network of glacial lakes and the crossing of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. The landscape transitions from the agricultural lowlands of the Pochuck Creek valley in the north to the dense, water-rich ridge-and-valley terrain of the south. This area includes significant residential and recreational lakeside developments such as Highland Lakes, Lake Wanda, and the extensive Upper Greenwood Lake.

Grounded in the late 20th-century expansion of these communities, the map also captures the enduring presence of Glenwood Cem and smaller settlements like Kampe and Uttertown. The varied elevations across Wawayanda Mtn and Bearfort Mtn separate the drainage basins of Wawayanda Lake and Canistear Reservoir, reflecting the region's historical role in managing water resources and providing mountain passage for the iconic long-distance trail.