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1953 Map of Atsion

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Atsion
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

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Cranberry cultivation and the complex hydrology of the Pine Barrens dominate this 1953 landscape. The confluence of the Mullica River and Batsto River anchors the southern portion of the sheet, where historic iron-working and milling sites like Batsto and Pleasant Mills are located. Numerous Cranberry Bogs are carved into the low-lying terrain of the Great Swamp, particularly along the Sleeper Branch and Albertson Brook. This industry shaped the settlement patterns of the mid-20th century, with clusters of activity at Atsion and Nesco.

Transportation through the dense forest and marshland is facilitated by the Central RR of New Jersey, which cuts through the northwestern corner near Dutchtown. The presence of Quaker Bridge and Lower Forge reflects earlier industrial passages through the interior. For those tracing regional education and community life, landmarks such as Nesco Sch and several small cemeteries provide clear points of reference among the winding creeks and extensive wetlands of the Shamong and Mullica townships.