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1953 Map of Atsion

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Atsion
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Cranberry Bogs define much of this 1950s Pine Barrens landscape, showing a specialized agricultural economy thriving amidst the Great Swamp. The Central Railroad of New Jersey cuts through the northwest corner at Atsion, connecting this waterway-rich region to larger markets. Settlement patterns follow the winding courses of the Mullica River and Batsto River, with small communities like Batsto and Pleasant Mills situated near the confluence of these systems.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the early road network, including Hampton Road and Columbia Road, which linked remote outposts like Lower Forge and Quaker Bridge. The map records essential civic landmarks of the era, such as the Nesco Sch and a Lookout Tower near the Atlantic and Burlington county line. The presence of numerous named water bodies like Nescochague Lake and Penn Swamp Pond illustrates the intricate drainage and reservoir systems required for regional industry and agriculture.