1898 Map of Mullica

About this map

Mullica River and its intricate network of tributaries define this landscape, where the iron-making and glass-production legacy of the Pine Barrens is etched into the terrain. The meeting of the Batsto River and Nescochague Creek anchors the central industrial hub of Batsto and Pleasant Mills, while the Pennsylvania Railroad Atlantic City Division cuts a sharp line across the lower half of the sheet, fueling the growth of Egg Harbor. Along the river’s winding course, settlements like Crowleytown, Herman, and Lower Bank point to the historic importance of water transport and timber. Further north, the landscape opens into Friendship Bogs and the heights of Jemima Mount, illustrating the remote character of Burlington and Atlantic County at the turn of the century.