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1906 Map of Bordentown
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1906 Map of Bordentown

USGS Topo · Published 1906

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Bordentown sits at the center of a complex transportation network along the Delaware River at the dawn of the twentieth century. This area is defined by the convergence of major rail lines and meandering waterways like Crosswicks Creek and Doctors Creek. The landscape transition from the industrial riverfront near Duck Island to the agricultural interior of Upper Freehold is clearly visible through the placement of early infrastructure. Rural commerce is anchored by family-run operations such as Hutchinsons Mill, Carsons Mills, and Walnford, which served established farming communities like Cream Ridge. The rail infrastructure is particularly dense, featuring the Penna RR, including its Trenton Branch, and the Pemberton and Hightstown Railroad. These tracks connected small post offices and stations such as Robbinsville PO and Newtown Sta to the larger regional markets of Trenton and beyond.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1906
Date Published1906
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.1 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain