1951 Map of Browns Mills

About this map

The Fort Dix Military Reservation dominates the northern portion of this landscape, its boundary enclosing a Rifle Range and an Observation Tower near the Deborah Sanatorium. In the heart of the Pine Barrens, the settlement of Browns Mills serves as a central hub, situated along the shores of Mirror Lake and near St Annes Ch. The geography is defined by the specialized agriculture of the region, specifically numerous Cranberry Bogs scattered throughout the drainage basins of Mount Misery Brook and Rancocas Creek North Branch. To the south, the expansive Lebanon State Forest provides a glimpse into the preserved woodlands and early industrial sites like Lower Mill and Upper Mill. Unusual place names such as Ongs Hat and Mount Misery underscore the distinct local history of this section of Burlington County.