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1997 Map of Jenkins

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Jenkins
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

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Wharton State Forest dominates this Pine Barrens landscape, where the legacy of early industrial activity and agriculture is etched into the terrain. The presence of the Washington Ruin and the Charcoal Landing along the Wading River points to the region's historic reliance on timber and bog iron. Extensive Cranberry Bogs, including the notably named Hog Wallow Cranberry Bogs, indicate the specialized wetland farming that has defined this area for generations.

Small, dispersed settlements like Jenkins, Harrisville, and Tylertown are connected by a network of sand roads such as Quaker Bridge Road and Iron Pipe Road. These routes provide access to named landmarks like Jemima Mount and Stormy Hill. The drainage patterns of the Tulpehocken Creek and Oswego River showcase the complex hydrology of the South Jersey wilderness during the late twentieth century.