1948 Map of Hammonton

About this map

Hammonton serves as a major hub in this post-war landscape, where the dense intersection of the Pennsylvania Reading Seashore Lines and the Central Railroad of New Jersey defines the regional economy. The map illustrates a complex transit network of the late 1940s, anchored by Winslow Junction and the iconic Black Horse Pike. Surrounding the developed centers, the Pine Barrens environment is evident through numerous waterways such as Hospitality Branch and the Great Egg Harbor River, which wind through marshy lowlands like the Great Swamp Branch. Small agricultural and residential outposts like Ancora, Blue Anchor, and the interestingly named Pestletown are connected by a web of local routes, including the Horse Pike and Wheat Road, reflecting the area's transition from traditional farming and milling toward modern suburban and transit-oriented development.