1955 Map of Weehawken

About this map

The Hackensack River and its expansive marshlands dominate this mid-century survey of northeastern New Jersey, revealing a landscape defined by massive rail infrastructure and early aviation. The Teterboro Airport stands at the northern edge, while the south is crisscrossed by major rail networks including Croxton Yards, Secaucus Yards, and the Secaucus Transfer Sta. This industrial backbone serves a dense cluster of communities from Garfield and Hasbrouck Heights down to Union City and Weehawken. Significant religious and civic landmarks are visible throughout, such as the St Michaels Monastery and Holy Rosary Academy. The terrain transitions from the wetland of Eight Day Swamp and Walden Swamp to the high ground of Laurel Hill, all bordered by the bustling waters of the Hudson River and its maritime features like Weehawken Cove.