1957 Map of Chatsworth

About this map

The Central RR of New Jersey cuts a straight line through the heart of this Pinelands landscape, anchoring the settlement of Chatsworth. This mid-century survey reveals an economy deeply tied to the wetlands, evidenced by the numerous Cranberry Bogs that dot the drainages of the West Branch Wading River and Shoal Branch Wading River. Much of the area is protected within the Lebanon State Forest, which preserves the character of Chatsworth Woods. Isolated locales like Johnson Place and Whitehorse reflect the sparse, clustered settlement patterns of the region. The map also features the prominent Apple Pie Hill Lookout Tower, a key fire observation point for the surrounding timberland. Waterways such as Tulpehocken Creek and Burrs Mill Brook define the low-lying terrain, where early infrastructure like the Slab Causeway facilitated travel through the boggy ground.