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1948 Map of Canton

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Canton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The salt marshes and tidal guts of Lower Alloways Creek define the shoreline of the Delaware Bay in this mid-century survey. While the western half of the map is dominated by wetlands like Silver Lake Meadow and Alder Cove, the eastern uplands reveal a network of rural settlements and agricultural corners. The village of Canton serves as a local hub, featuring the Canton Sch and a nearby Cem, while specialized land use is evident at Greenwich Airport near Bacons Neck.

Transportation patterns show a landscape in transition, characterized by the Abandoned RR slicing through the southern marshes toward Bay Side. Inland, intersection-based communities such as Garrison Corner, Gum Tree Corner, and Willis Cor highlight the historical importance of small-scale road junctions in Salem and Cumberland Counties. Significant waterways like Stow Creek and its many branches, including Terrapin Gut and Cat Gut, illustrate the intricate drainage system supporting the region's meadows and landings.