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1957 Map of Chatsworth

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Chatsworth
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Chatsworth stands at the center of this mid-century survey, serving as a hub for the agricultural and transport networks of the Pine Barrens. The landscape is defined by an extensive system of Cranberry Bogs, which are densely clustered around the Wading River and its numerous tributaries like the West Branch Wading River and Shoal Branch. This intricate water-management system for cranberry cultivation illustrates the region's specialized agrarian economy during the 1950s. The Central RR of New Jersey cuts a straight path through the wooded terrain, connecting the small settlement of Pine Crest to the broader rail network.

Local landmarks such as the Apple Pie Hill Lookout Tower and Chatsworth Cem offer touchpoints for genealogists and local historians. To the north, the Lebanon State Forest preserves the natural character of the region, while scattered sites like Johnson Place and Friendship represent the small, isolated communities common to this part of Burlington County. Small-scale industrial activity is evidenced by a Gravel Pit, while various hunting clubs point toward the area's long-standing recreational use.