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1957 Map of Columbus

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Bordentown and the agricultural lands of Mansfield and Chesterfield dominate this mid-century topographic survey of Burlington County. The landscape is a mix of traditional New Jersey farming communities and burgeoning mid-century infrastructure, illustrated by the presence of the New Jersey Turnpike and the Penn Central rail lines. To the southeast, the Fort Dix Military Reservation occupies a significant portion of the terrain, while local recreation spots like the Mount Holly Speedway and the Columbus Civic and Athletic Club reflect the era's social life. Several notable waterways, including Assiscunk Creek and Blacks Creek, drain toward the Delaware, passing historical landmarks such as Wallace Mill and the prominent Arneys Mount. The map captures a moment before modern suburbanization, where crossroads like Georgetown, Jobstown, and Juliustown remained distinct rural centers.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1957
Date Published1988
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.8 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain