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1956 Map of Green Bank

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Green Bank
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Mullica River and its labyrinth of tributaries, including Landing Creek and Teal Creek, dominate this mid-century landscape where Atlantic and Burlington counties meet. Extensive tracts of the Green Bank State Forest and the Wharton Tract suggest a region heavily managed for conservation and timber, while local industry is evidenced by a Cranberry Bog and several gravel pits near Port Republic. The layout of Egg Harbor City and Germania reveals a distinct grid of streets named after European cities, such as Bremen Avenue and Vienna Street, a testament to the planned settlement history of this Pine Barrens region.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family-named sites and religious landmarks, including Clarks Mill Burying Ground, Boling Cem, and Snyder Ch. The Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines cuts through the southwestern corner, providing a vital transport link to Cologne and Germania Gardens. Along the riverbanks, historic landings like Gloucester Landing and Clarks Landing indicate the long-standing importance of waterborne transport and trade in this tidal environment.