1898 Map of Glassboro

About this map

Glassboro stands as a central railroad hub in this late 19th-century survey of South Jersey, where the West Jersey And Seashore R. R. and Williamstown Branch intersect. The landscape is defined by a dense network of small agricultural settlements and station stops like Pitman, Richwood, and Aura that thrived alongside the rail lines. In the western portion of the quadrangle, the terrain is carved by the headwaters of Raccoon Creek and Oldmans Creek, while the eastern side features the extensive wetlands and winding course of the Maurice River. The map meticulously records the era's infrastructure, showing the transition from rural townships like Mantua and Washington to burgeoning rail towns. Notable local landmarks include the industrial footprint at Clayton and the crossroads at Mullica Hill, providing a detailed look at the region's development before modern suburban expansion.