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1949 Map of Whiting

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Whiting
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Whiting settlement serves as a central hub in this post-war landscape, where the Pennsylvania Railroad and the Central Railroad of New Jersey intersect amidst the dense woodlands of the Pine Barrens. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of waterways like Wrangel Brook and Webbs Mill Branch, which historically supported local industries. Evidence of these early operations remains visible at Clay Works and various named mills such as Wells Mills and Dover Forge.

To the west, the Fort Dix Military Reservation and Lebanon State Forest dominate the topography, preserving large tracts of the West Plains. Genealogists and local historians can trace forgotten stops along the Barnegat City RR, including Pasadena and Woodmansie. The map also captures specialized sites like the Coyle Airport and the Bear Swamp Hill Recreation Area, illustrating the transition from industrial extraction to mid-century conservation and recreation.