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1957 Map of New Egypt

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of New Egypt
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The sprawling operations of Fort Dix and Mc Guire Air Force Base dominate the southern landscape of this mid-century survey, showcasing the massive military footprint in the New Jersey pine barrens. This infrastructure stands in contrast to the agricultural and natural wetlands nearby, where numerous Cranberry Bogs and Cranberry Hall reflect the region's specialized horticulture. The settlement of New Egypt serves as a central hub, situated near Oakford Lake and the winding course of Crosswicks Creek.

Smaller hamlets like Arneytown, Jacobstown, and Hornerstown are connected by a network of rural roads including the Union Transportation route. Local history and genealogy details are plentiful, from the Bethel Ch to the precise boundaries of Upper Freehold and North Hanover. The map captures a transition period where early township lines and traditional farming areas met the expanding tactical needs of the Fort Dix Military Reservation.