1953 Map of Newtonville

About this map

The Great Egg Harbor River carves a winding path through the heart of the New Jersey Pine Barrens, dictating the settlement patterns and industry of the early 1950s. This survey illustrates the convergence of major regional arteries, including the White Horse Pike and Black Horse Pike, which intersect near the community of Folsom. The landscape is defined by its agricultural and natural resources, evidenced by multiple Cranberry Bogs and Gravel Pits scattered across the sandy terrain. Small communities like Newtonville and Weymouth are anchored by local landmarks such as Bethlehem Ch and Mt Zion Ch. The Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines provides a heavy rail connection through Da Costa, linking this rural interior to the coastal and urban centers. Further south, the map reveals the lower reaches of Deep Run and Little Mill Run, where the river network broadens into the wetlands characteristic of Atlantic County.