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1955 Map of Mispillion River

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Mispillion River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Fort Saulsbury stands as a prominent coastal landmark on this coastal survey, situated near the marshy interface of Cedar Neck and Slaughter Neck. The map documents a delicate landscape of tidal wetlands and transition zones where the Mispillion River and Cedar Creek meet the Delaware Bay. Coastal infrastructure is evident through the Mispillion Light (Tower) and various jetties protecting the river mouth.

Settlement patterns follow the higher ground of the necks, with local community life centered around sites like Cedar Neck Ch and Cedar Neck Sch. To the south, the early footprint of the Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge and Milford Neck Wildlife Area shows the region's commitment to conservation. Smaller landings like Mahoneys Landing and Davis Landing suggest a long-standing reliance on the local waterways for transport and livelihood before mid-century modernizations took hold.