2016 Map of Jenkins

About this map

Tulpehocken Creek and the West Branch Wading River define this corner of the New Jersey Pine Barrens, where water management is central to the landscape. In the northern reaches, the Friendship Cranberry Bogs and Hog Wallow Cranberry Bogs reveal the specialized agriculture of the region. This 2016 survey documents small, isolated settlements like Jenkins, Maxwell, and Harrisville, many of which developed around the early iron and glass industries or cranberry production. The map details an intricate network of specialized roads, such as the Jemima Feedstrip Rd and Piney Pond Feedstrip, alongside traditional routes like the Washington Tpke. From the elevations of Jemima Mt to the low-lying Benn Swamp, the terrain is a complex mix of sandy ridges and cedar-water drainage, including features like Harrisville Pond and Martha Pond.