2023 Map of Oswego Lake

About this map

Oswego Lake and the winding Oswego River define this portion of the New Jersey Pine Barrens, where water and sand have long dictated human activity. The map reveals a landscape heavily influenced by historical resource management and military use, from the Civil Conservation Corps Camp Rd near the northern boundary to the modern footprint of the Dept of Defense and the Warren Grove Range Airport. Small settlements like Sim Place and Leektown appear alongside the intricate drainage networks of the West Branch Bass River and East Branch Bass River. The southern edge of the sheet transitions into the protected lands of the Bass River State Forest, featuring Lake Absegami and the remains of the Push Line railroad, illustrating the region's shift from industrial timber and bog iron roots to conservation and defense training.