1957 Map of Woodmansie

About this map

Woodmansie serves as the primary focal point in this New Jersey Pine Barrens landscape, situated along the tracks of the Central RR of New Jersey. The terrain is defined by its intricate hydrology and agricultural tradition, evidenced by numerous Cranberry Bogs and slow-moving waterways such as Biddle Br and Shreve Branch. This 1957 field-checked survey reveals the deep integration of state-managed lands, with significant portions of the quadrangle falling within Lebanon State Forest and Penn State Forest. A notable specialized installation is the U S Government Reservation (Aeronautical Communication Station) in the southeast near Little Egg Harbor. The area's transition from early industrial extraction to conservation is marked by scattered Gravel Pit locations and the prominent Bear Swamp Hill, highlighting the remote, low-lying character of the West Plains region during the mid-20th century.