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1957 Map of Adelphia, 1961 Print
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1957 Map of Adelphia

USGS Topo · Published 1961

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The agricultural and industrial character of central New Jersey is evident in this mid-century survey, defined by a network of mills and specialized farming sites. Millhurst, Oakland Mills, Wyckoff Mills, Jacksons Mills, and Bennetts Mills are scattered across the landscape, marking the historical importance of local waterpower along the Manalapan Brook and the North Branch Metedeconk River. The extensive presence of Cranberry Bogs throughout the southern half of the map, particularly around Siloam and Harmony, highlights the region's specific agricultural legacy in the acidic soils of the Pine Barrens fringe. Connectivity is provided by the Pennsylvania railroad line cutting through the northeast corner near Adelphia, while local landmarks like the Township Sch in West Freehold and the community at Charleston Springs anchor the rural neighborhoods of Manalapan and Freehold townships.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1957
Date Published1961
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain