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1956 Map of Port Norris

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Port Norris
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Maurice River flows past the concentrated maritime settlements of Port Norris, Bivalve, and Shell Pile before emptying into Maurice River Cove. This mid-1950s survey illustrates a landscape deeply connected to the oyster industry and Delaware Bay ecology. The town layout of Port Norris is detailed with institutional landmarks like St Anthonys Ch, Shiloh Ch, and Wesley Ch, along with a local Sch.

South of the residential and commercial centers, the map reveals an extensive network of wetlands and tidal flats, including Egg Island Flats and State Hunting and Fishing Grounds. The presence of an Old R R Grade and various wharves along the riverbank suggests the historical transport infrastructure that once moved seafood and goods from the bay to wider markets. Coastal features like Thompsons Beach and East Point define the southern shoreline where the land meets the Delaware Bay.