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1898 Map of Hammonton

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

USGS Topo · Published 1898

About this map

The New Jersey Pine Barrens emerge in this 1880s survey as a dense network of iron, agriculture, and rail lines. Centered on Hammonton, the landscape is defined by the convergence of major transit corridors including the Atlantic City Railroad and the Camden and Atlantic R.R.. The presence of the Fruit Growers Union near the Hammonton settlement highlights the region's burgeoning 19th-century fruit industry, while the intricate waterway system of the Great Egg Harbor River and its many branches like Hospitality Branch supported the local economy.

Smaller settlements and industrial junctions such as Winslow Junction and Waterford Works dot the survey, illustrating the systematic development of Atlantic and Camden counties. To the east, the sprawling Great Swamp stands in contrast to the structured grid of Williamstown and the various railway branches, including the Williamstown Branch, which facilitated the movement of goods and people across this sandy interior.