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2011 Map of Penns Grove

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Penns Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Delaware River forms the western boundary of this landscape, where industrial and residential settlements such as Penns Grove and Carneys Point meet the marshy estuaries of the Salem River. The map illustrates a densely networked corridor of transportation and industry, with the New Jersey Tpke S and New Jersey Tpke N cutting through the interior towards Deepwater. Historically significant waypoints like Biddles Landing and Courses Landing suggest the area's long-standing connection to river traffic, while smaller hamlets like Friendship Station and Marshalltown reflect localized centers of community development.

Agricultural and natural features dominate the eastern portions of the quadrangle, evidenced by Laytons Lake, Kelly Pond, and the meandering path of Whooping John Creek. The presence of Perkintown Cemetery and Old Mans Airport provides specific landmarks for genealogists and local historians tracking the evolution of land use in this part of New Jersey. The transition from the developed riverfront at South Penns Grove to the interior drainage areas of Two Penny Run and Horne Run highlights the varied topography of this coastal plain region.