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1957 Map of Brookville

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Brookville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The coastal pine forests and wetlands of Ocean County define this landscape during the mid-century period of development. Small settlements like Brookville and Howardsville appear alongside extensive water management features, including several Cranberry Bogs and the Wells Mill Reservoir. The expansion of regional infrastructure is evident in the path of the Garden State Parkway, which cuts through the southwestern corner near Warren Grove.

Historically, the area was shaped by its hydrological network, with the Wading River and numerous branches of the Oyster Creek and Forked River providing drainage for the low-lying terrain. Genealogy researchers will find significant local landmarks such as Reevestown Cem, while the industrial history of the Pine Barrens is represented by the Old Railroad Grade and numerous Gun Clubs scattered across the municipal boundaries of Lacey, Union, and Stafford.