1890 Map of Glassboro

About this map

Glassboro serves as a major hub for South Jersey transportation during the late nineteenth century, where the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad and the West Jersey Railroad intersect. This 1890 survey illustrates the dense network of rail spurs and branches, such as the Williamstown Branch and Bridgeton Branch, which connected regional glassworks and agricultural centers to larger markets. Small settlements and industrial sites like Ewan Mills, Pitman Grove, and Frie Mill dot the landscape, often situated near vital water sources like Mantua Creek and Still Run. The map provides a clear look at the early division of townships, including Harrison, Clayton, and Franklin, during a period of steady transition from rural farming to a more connected industrial economy.