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1994 Map of Rio Grande

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Rio Grande
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

The western shores of Cape May County meet Delaware Bay in this detailed survey, documenting a landscape defined by saltwater marshes and established bayside communities. The residential grids of Villas and Miami Beach contrast with the protected wetlands of the Cape May National Wildlife Refuge, which preserves large swaths of the coastline. These natural areas are punctuated by historic landings like Norburys Landing and King Crab Landing, pointing to the region's long-standing connection to maritime industry and shellfishing.

Further inland, the map captures the inland expansion near the County Airport and the crossroads of Rio Grande. Smaller, older settlements such as Nummytown and Sally Marshall Crossing offer significant detail for genealogists, while the presence of the Fishing Creek Sch and various Gravel Pits reflects the local civic and economic infrastructure during the late twentieth century. The transition from the coastal environments of Sunray Beach to the interior woodlands highlights the diverse ecosystems maintained within the County Recreation Area.