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1893 Map of Little Egg Harbor

Name: 1893 Topographic Map of Little Egg Harbor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1914
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1914

About this map

The Tuckerton Railroad cuts a diagonal path through the salt marshes and pine forests of southern New Jersey in this late 19th-century landscape. This survey reveals a coastal economy transitioning from maritime industry to railroad-accessible commerce, with hubs like Tuckerton and Manahawken serving as primary anchors. The intricate network of tidal waterways, including the Mullica River and Wading River, dictates the placement of older settlements such as New Gretna and Port Republic.

Along the coast, the barrier islands and cedar-lined creeks show a complex topography of sedges and islands like Story Island and Goodluck Island. Notable landmarks such as Stafford Forge hint at earlier industrial activities in the pines, while the Tucker Beach Light and various L.S. Stations reflect the importance of maritime safety along the outer beach. This era captures the Jersey Shore before modern development, where family-named points like Jessie Point and Parker Island defined the shoreline.