2011 Map of Port Norris

About this map

Port Norris serves as the inland hub for this coastal region of Cumberland County, where the Maurice River flows toward the expanse of the Delaware Bay. The geography of the shoreline is defined by intricate tidal wetlands and inlets, including Dividing Creek and Hansey Creek. Downstream from the main settlement, the smaller communities of Bivalve and Shell Pile cluster along the riverbanks, their names nodding to the area’s longstanding maritime and oystering heritage. The landscape is marked by low-lying terrain features like Basket Flat and Fowler Island, while the eastern bank is shaped by the Maurice River Neck. Local infrastructure, including the Earth Dike and a network of rural roads like Robbinstown Rd, illustrates the ongoing human efforts to manage the wetlands and maintain access to remote outposts such as Matts Landing.