1949 Map of Pemberton

About this map

Fort Dix Military Reservation dominates the northern reaches of this map, showcasing an active military landscape with its Rifle Range and Impact area just before mid-century. This portion of Burlington County is defined by the transition from the bustling hub of Pemberton and its industrial North Branch Rancocas Creek corridor to the dense, marshy expanses of the Lebanon State Forest. Genealogists and historians can trace the network of small settlements and family-named landmarks like Sooy Place, Johnson Place, and Upton. The map also captures the critical rail infrastructure of the era, featuring the Pennsylvania and Central Railroad of New Jersey lines that connected these pine-rich regions. From the cranberry bogs of Whitesbog to the iron history at Hampton Furnace, the map preserves a landscape where the natural resource economy and military expansion coexist.