1956 Map of Dividing Creek

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The tidal marshes and timbered swamplands of Cumberland County dominate this mid-century landscape, centered on the complex drainage of Dividing Creek. To the east, the Maurice River provides a navigable corridor for coastal industry, with the village of Mauricetown and its neighboring Mauricetown Sta serving as historic hubs for river commerce and rail transport. The interior is defined by extensive wetlands like Buckshutem Swamp and the expansive State Hunting and Fishing Grounds, illustrating a land use pattern shifting from traditional resource extraction toward conservation and recreation.