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1953 Map of Buena

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Buena
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The railroad junction of Buena and Landisville serves as the focal point of this South Jersey landscape, where the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines intersect with the Central Railroad of New Jersey. This mid-century survey illustrates a transition from the agricultural wetlands of Cranberry Bogs to the growing residential footprints of Minotola and Wheat Road. The presence of St Michaels Ch, St Marys Cem, and Cleary Sch highlights the established community infrastructure serving local families and farmers.

To the north, the terrain is defined by the hydrologic network of the Great Egg Harbor River and Hospitality Branch, featuring several small lakes like Hospitality Lake and Cains Mill Lake. Unique landmarks such as the Downtown Airfield and a Radio Tower sit alongside specialized sites like the Girl Scout Camp and several named crossings, including Brimfield Crossing. The map provides a detailed view of the regional connectivity provided by the Black Horse Pike and Harding Highway during this era of post-war development.