1894 Map of Mullica

About this map

The Mullica River and its intricate network of tributaries define this landscape of the New Jersey Pine Barrens, recorded during a period of transition for its early industrial settlements. At Batsto and Pleasant Mills, the geography reflects an era of water-powered industry, while the presence of Friendship Bogs indicates the region's agricultural specializations. The map captures the significant rail infrastructure of the late nineteenth century, notably the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad and the Camden and Atlantic Railroad cutting through the southwestern portion of the sheet near Elwood. Smaller, isolated settlements like Quaker Bridge, Crowleytown, and Harrisville are shown connected by a web of sand roads and river crossings. From the grid of Egg Harbor to the marshes surrounding the Hog Islands, the topography illustrates the diverse terrain between the pine forests and the coastal reaches.