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2014 Map of Allentown

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Allentown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Allentown serves as a central hub on this 2014 survey, where the borders of Mercer, Monmouth, and Burlington counties converge amidst a landscape defined by historic water power and agricultural crossroads. The map documents a high density of named mill sites and ponds, reflecting the area's industrial heritage along waterways like Assunpink Creek, Doctors Cr, and Crosswicks Creek. From Carsons Mills in the north to Kirbys Mills and Homes Mills in the south, these labels indicate a long-standing reliance on the local drainage system for milling and community development.

Suburban growth is evident in residential developments like Meadows Terrace and Hillside Terrace, yet the area retains its rural character through expansive tracts like Cream Ridge. Infrastructure such as the Trenton-Robbinsville Airport and Interstate 195 slice through the terrain, connecting established settlements like Windsor, Imlaystown, and Ellisdale. For researchers, the presence of the E Windsor Cem and numerous named corners like Pages Corner and Eilers Corner provides specific points for genealogical and local-history mapping.