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2017 Map of Port Norris

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Port Norris
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Port Norris and the historic oyster-industry hubs of Bivalve and Shell Pile anchor this 2017 survey of the New Jersey shoreline. The map documents the intricate wetlands and tidal channels where the Maurice River meets the Delaware Bay, a landscape defined by names like Maurice River Cove and the vast Egg Island Flats. The geography here reflects centuries of maritime activity, from the residential streets of the main town to the specialized docks at Bivalve.

Tracing the coastline reveals distinct landforms such as Maurice River Neck, East Point, and Elder Point. Road networks like Hansey Creek Rd and Matts Landing Rd provide access to the marshy interior and remote coastal outposts like Thompsons Beach. This modern edition preserves the exact spatial relationship between these low-lying settlements and the water bodies that have historically sustained them, including Dividing Creek and Hansey Creek.