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1957 Map of Chatsworth

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Chatsworth
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Chatsworth stands at the heart of the New Jersey Pine Barrens in this mid-century survey, serving as a hub for the region's agricultural and transportation networks. The landscape is defined by an extensive system of Cranberry Bogs that follow the winding paths of the West Branch Wading River and its tributaries, such as the Pole Branch and Shoal Branch. This map documents the specialized land use required for cranberry cultivation, showing the intricate relationship between the local waterways and the bog basins that have sustained the area's economy for generations.

The New Jersey Central RR bisects the terrain, connecting isolated settlements like Pine Crest and Whitehorse with the larger world. Notable landmarks include the Lookout Tower atop Apple Pie Hill, providing a high vantage point over the Chatsworth Woods and portions of the Lebanon State Forest. Genealogists will find interest in the locations of the Chatsworth Cem and historic sites such as the Hedger House and Johnson Place, which mark the sparse but established residential footprint in this unique wetland environment.