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1967 Map of Medford Lakes

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Medford Lakes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Wharton State Forest dominates the southern landscape of this mid-century survey, showcasing the unique hydrology and agricultural patterns of the New Jersey Pine Barrens. The map reveals an intricate network of waterways including the Mullica River, Atsionka Branch, and Indian Mills Brook, which supported numerous Cranberry Bogs and the sprawling West Jersey Cranberry Meadows. These features point to the region's long-standing reliance on specialized wetland agriculture.

Residential developments such as Medford Lakes, Birchwood Lakes, and Oakwood Lakes are well-established by this era, clustered around water bodies like Lower Aetna Lake and Taunton Lake. Local recreation and community infrastructure are visible through the Atco Dragway, Camp Lenape, and the Medford Lakes Sch No 2. Evidence of earlier road networks is preserved in named thoroughfares like the Tuckerton Road and Atsion Road, which intersect at rural junctions like Pipers Corner.