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1898 Map of Glassboro

Name: 1898 Topographic Map of Glassboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1916
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1916

About this map

Glassboro stands as a primary rail hub in this late 19th-century landscape, where the West Jersey and Seashore RR intersects with the Williamstown Branch. This network connects numerous agricultural and industrial settlements across southern New Jersey, including Clayton, Pitman, and Franklinville. The terrain is defined by the headwaters of several significant drainages, most notably the Maurice River and Raccoon Creek, which shaped the early development of milling sites like Fries Mill.

Beyond the larger towns, the map details many smaller crossroads and stations such as Cross Keys, Ewan, and Monroeville. The presence of the Atlantic City RR cutting through the northern section further illustrates the region's role as a vital transit corridor between Philadelphia and the coast. For researchers, the density of named localities provides a clear view of the settlement pattern before the suburban expansion of the 20th century.