1893 Map of Tuckahoe

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Industrial and maritime activity along the South Jersey coast is evident in this late 19th-century survey, which reveals a landscape of early ironworks and milling. Early manufacturing sites like Monroe Forge and the Old Etna Furnace point to the region's history of utilizing local natural resources, while scattered operations such as Bennett Mill, Leaming Mill, and Heaters Mill highlight the importance of water power in these drainages. The West Jersey RR cuts through the territory, linking the inland settlement of Richland to coastal hubs and facilitating the transport of timber and glass. Along the navigable waters of the Maurice River and Tuckahoe River, established communities including Port Elizabeth, Mauricetown, and Tuckahoe served as vital ports. This documentation of the area before modern development provides a clear view of the historic boundaries between Cumberland and Cape May counties, as well as the transition from river-based commerce to rail-driven industry.