1967 Map of Penns Grove

About this map

Industrial and residential development along the Delaware River defines this 1967 landscape, where the borough of Penns Grove and the community of Carneys Point serve as major population centers. The presence of the New Jersey Turnpike and Conrail lines underscores the region's importance as a transportation corridor, connecting local industry to the wider mid-Atlantic. Beyond the urban clusters of South Penns Grove and Deepwater, the map reveals a mosaic of social and educational landmarks, including St James High Sch and the Sakima Country Club. Further inland, the terrain softens into the agricultural reaches of Haines Neck and Pilesgrove, where smaller settlements like Marshalltown and Slapes Corner sit near the winding banks of the Salem River. This survey captures the mid-century transition from a river-focused economy to one shaped by high-speed transit and suburban expansion.