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1894 Map of Bridgeton
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1894 Map of Bridgeton

USGS Topo · Published 1894

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The Maurice River and Cohansey Creek anchor the economic and geographic life of South Jersey in this late 19th-century survey. The landscape is defined by the convergence of rail lines and water-borne commerce, where the Central Railroad of New Jersey and the West Jersey Railroad connect established centers like Bridgeton and Millville to the agricultural interior. Along the tidal marshes and necks of the Delaware River, historic landings such as Tindell Landing and Newport Landing suggest a reliance on the river for transporting goods before the full dominance of the steam engine. The interior reveals a dense network of smaller settlements and junctions, including Rosenhayn, Gouldtown, and Carmel, reflecting the varied community settlements and early industrial developments of Cumberland County. This document captures the region just as the transition from river landings to rail depots was reshaping the local geography.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1894
Date Published1894
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.5 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain