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1893 Map of Little Egg Harbor

Name: 1893 Topographic Map of Little Egg Harbor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1907
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1907

About this map

Tuckerton serves as a coastal hub on this late nineteenth-century survey, situated where the maritime landscape of Little Egg Harbor meets the inland pine forests. The industrial and transit patterns of the era are clearly visible via the Tuckerton Railroad, which links settlements like Manahawken, Cedar Run, and Staffordville along the shore. Inland, the importance of water power and timber is evidenced by Stafford Forge and numerous named branches such as Tub Mill Branch and Beaver Branch.

The intricate coastal geography features a vast network of marshes and islands, including Wells Island, Seven Islands, and the now-lost landmasses near Tucker Beach Light. Navigational markers like the L.S. Station and various sedges and points—such as Johney Sedge and Jessie Point—provide a detailed view of the littoral environment before modern development. To the south and west, the tidal reaches of the Mullica River and Wading River define the boundaries of Galloway and Washington townships.