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1953 Map of Atsion

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Atsion
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Central RR of New Jersey cuts through a landscape defined by water and forest, where the Batsto River and Mullica River converge near early industrial sites. This mid-century survey reveals the heavy reliance on the wetlands of the Pine Barrens, with numerous Cranberry Bogs and a Reservoir indicating the specialized agriculture of the region. The map documents historic crossroads like Atsion and Batsto, which were once centers of bog iron and glass production.

Rural development is concentrated along the Hammonton Road in the southwest, featuring the Nesco Sch and settlements such as Wescoatville and Nesco. The terrain is punctuated by significant landmarks of the river-based economy and early infrastructure, including Quaker Bridge, Lower Forge, and the Constable Bridge. The presence of the Great Swamp and various named branches, such as Sleeper Branch, illustrates the complex drainage system that supported both local industry and the natural ecology of the New Jersey interior.