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1955 Map of Oswego Lake

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Oswego Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Penn State Forest and Bass River State Forest dominate this mid-century landscape in the New Jersey Pine Barrens, where the terrain is defined by low-lying wetlands and dense woodlands. The northern portion of the map showcases specialized agriculture with several Cranberry Bogs and Reservoirs near the small settlement of Sim Place. This era also sees a significant military footprint in the region, most notably the US Naval Reservation Warren Grove Target Area with its dedicated Airfield situated on the Lower Plains.

Waterways like the Oswego River and Wading River weave through the forest, punctuated by small crossings such as Bartletts Bridge and Dans Bridge. To the south, Lake Absegami serves as a centerpiece for the State Recreation Area, while the newly established Garden State Parkway cuts across the southeastern corner, signaling the encroaching modernization of this rural area. Local history is preserved in named locations like Leektown and Munion Field, which stand as small outposts in the surrounding wilderness.