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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 transition of southern New Jersey is visible in this post-war survey, centered on the transit hub of Glassboro. The area is defined by a dense network of rail infrastructure, notably the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines and the West Jersey and Seashore RR, which linked these rural communities to regional markets. Numerous ponds and mill sites, such as Jessups Mill Pond and Fries Mill, indicate a legacy of water-powered industry integrated into the drainage basins of the Maurice River and Mantua Creek.

Smaller settlements and station stops like Husted Station, Downer City, and Six Points are shown alongside emerging modern features like the Vineland Airport. The map captures a landscape of varied land use, from the orchards of Harrison to the wetlands of the Salem County border. The presence of The Acres and New Freedom reflects localized settlement patterns during a period when the region was moving toward increased suburbanization while maintaining its deep-rooted connection to the land.