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1965 Map of Ware Neck

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Ware Neck
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Fort Nonsense stands as a prominent landmark in the upper portion of this survey, overlooking the complex wetlands and tidal inlets that define Gloucester County. The landscape is characterized by its numerous peninsulas, or necks, including White Neck and Chapel Neck, which extend into the North Ware River. This coastal geometry dictated the settlement patterns of the mid-20th century, where life was anchored by water access at places like Auburn Wharf and Baileys Wharf.

Smaller inland communities such as James Store, Schley, and Zanoni are connected by a network of roads that weave around substantial water bodies like Burke Pond and Cow Creek Pond. Local heritage is preserved through numerous rural houses of worship, including Emmaus Ch and Locust Grove Ch, and the placement of the Pole Bridge Cem. The map provides a detailed view of the interaction between the land and the tide-coordinated bathymetry of the river system.