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2014 Map of Atsion

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Atsion and the surrounding pine forests of southern New Jersey are defined by the convergence of several major waterways, including the Mullica River, Batsto River, and the Nescochague Creek. This 2014 survey documents the modern road network laid over a landscape steeped in early industrial history, where locations like Lower Forge and Quaker Bridge suggest the iron-working past of the region. The map tracks the winding course of the Sleeper Branch as it flows south toward Nescochague Lake and the settlement of Pleasant Mills.

Tracing the boundaries between Burlington, Atlantic, and Camden counties, the map highlights significant local landmarks such as the Batsto Forestry Lookout Tower and the small community of Batsto. The presence of numerous firelines, like the Batsto Fireline Rd, and designated trails such as the Batona Trl, reflects the ongoing management of this unique cedar-swamp and forest environment. Coastal-adjacent settlements such as Sweetwater and Gardiners Landing mark the southern reach of the quadrangle.