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2019 Map of Port Norris

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Port Norris
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Maurice River defines the landscape of this coastal New Jersey region, carving through tidal wetlands and saltwater marshes as it empties into the Maurice River Cove. The historic oyster industry center of Port Norris is shown with its organized street grid, including Bacon St and Market St, leading toward the riverfront communities of Bivalve and Shell Pile. These settlements reflect the area's deep maritime heritage, particularly the processing and transport of shellfish along the river's edge.

Coastal geography is intricately detailed, featuring the expansive Egg Island Flats and the protective barrier of East Point. The transition from the developed inland roads like Berrytown Rd to the low-lying reaches of Maurice River Neck and Thompsons Beach illustrates the environmental vulnerability and unique topography of the Delaware Bay shoreline. Navigation through the marshlands is marked by numerous waterways, including Hansey Creek, Dividing Creek, and the man-made Earth Dike.