1956 Map of Cedarville

About this map

Cedarville and the surrounding marshlands of Cumberland County are defined by a complex network of coastal guts and necks along the Delaware Bay. The landscape transitions from the agricultural and residential centers of Lummistown and Newport to the tidal expanse of The Glades and Bear Swamp. The Central Railroad of New Jersey provides a clear industrial corridor through the region, serving stops like Westcott Station. Along the shoreline, small coastal outposts at Gandys Beach and Hollywood Beach sit at the edge of the wetlands, while the Nantuxent Point Lighthouse marks the transition into Nantuxent Cove. Local heritage is anchored by sites like the Old Stone Church and the Cedar Hill Cem, reflecting the early settlement patterns of Fairfield and Lawrence townships. The map also captures the maritime and timber economy through features such as Shaws Mill Pond and Newport Landing.