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2014 Map of New Gretna

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of New Gretna
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

New Gretna sits at the heart of this coastal landscape, where the Mullica River meets a complex network of salt marshes and tidal channels. The settlement pattern here is defined by historical crossings and maritime proximity, with Higbeeville and Johnsontown situated along the western corridor while Osborne Island anchors the southeastern coastal developments. The intricate waterways, including the Loveland Thorofare and Mathis Thorofare, reveal a geography shaped by centuries of navigation and resource extraction from the surrounding bays.

Genealogists can find several family-named burial grounds like Hillside Cem, Miller Cem, and Leek McKeen Cem scattered near older settlements such as Leektown. The terrain transitions from the upland pine barrens near Merrygold to the expansive wetlands of Bass River Neck and Oak Island. Notable landmarks like Chestnut Neck and Graveling Point point to the area's long history as a strategic coastal vantage point, while the Intracoastal Waterway connects the region to the broader Atlantic trade routes.