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1906 Map of Bordentown

Name: 1906 Topographic Map of Bordentown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1929
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1929

About this map

Bordentown sits at the focal point of a bustling river-and-rail hub along the Delaware River, where the Pennsylvania Railroad and various branches intersect with vital water routes. This early twentieth-century landscape is defined by the convergence of agricultural villages and industrial mill sites, such as Hutchinsons Mill and Carsons Mills, linked by a complex network of creeks including Crosswicks Creek and Doctors Creek. The transition from agrarian land to military use is evident in the southern portion of the sheet near Camp Dix Military Reservation.

Genealogists and local researchers can trace numerous small settlements and stations, from Robbinsville P.O. and Newtown Sta. to established centers like Allentown and Imlaystown. Distinctive topographic landmarks like Arney Mount and Stony Hill rise above the drainage basins of the Assunpink Creek and Millstone River, providing a clear view of the area's development before the onset of modern suburbanization.