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1898 Map of Egg Harbor, 1912 Print
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1898 Map of Egg Harbor

USGS Topo · Published 1912

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The Mullica River defines this late 19th-century landscape, carving a path through the Pine Barrens of Atlantic and Burlington Counties. The river acts as a central artery for several established settlements, including the industrial and historic sites of Batsto and Pleasant Mills, where water power was critical to early regional development. The map reveals an intricate network of waterways like Nescochaque Creek and the Wading River or East Branch of Mullica R., which fed into the larger estuary system before reaching the coast. Transportation is dominated by the heavy presence of the Pennsylvania Railroad and the Atlantic City R.R. (Atlantic City Division), both of which intersect at Egg Harbor, anchoring the town as a primary rail hub. Beyond the tracks, the terrain gives way to the expansive Great Swamp and numerous cranberry bogs like Friendship Bogs, illustrating the land's transition from managed timber and iron resources to agriculture.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1898
Date Published1912
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain