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1948 Map of Glassboro

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Glassboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

The agricultural and industrial landscape of Gloucester, Salem, and Cumberland Counties unfolds across this 1940s survey. The Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines and the West Jersey and Seashore RR anchor the transport network, connecting regional centers like Pitman and Glassboro to smaller rural hubs. The southern portion of the map highlights the significant agricultural operations at Seabrook Farms and the proximity of the Vineland Airport near North Vineland.

Several historic planned communities and settlements are visible, including the Jewish agricultural colonies of Alliance and Brotmanville. The hydrography of the region is defined by the Maurice River, which feeds into Malaga Lake and Willow Grove Lake, while smaller features like Hell Neck and Fries Mill provide specific local landmarks for researchers. From the established town centers to the creek-side hamlets like Palatine and Shirley, the map documents a transitional era in South Jersey's development.