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1957 Map of Woodmansie

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Woodmansie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Woodmansie stands as a primary settlement node in this mid-century survey of the New Jersey Pine Barrens, situated along the Central RR of New Jersey. The landscape is defined by its specialized water-management and agricultural heritage, notably the numerous Cranberry Bogs and the series of drainage branches like Sykes Branch and Shoal Branch that feed into the larger ecosystem. Large portions of the territory are preserved within the Lebanon State Forest and Penn State Forest, illustrating the region's historical commitment to conservation and forestry.

A notable geographic feature is Bear Swamp Hill, rising above the surrounding West Plains and Spring Hill terrain. The map captures a transitional moment where traditional pine forest industries, represented by scattered Gravel Pit sites and bog agriculture, coexist with modern developments like the isolated Airfield in the Woodmansie-Lacey boundary area. The intricate network of sand roads, such as Barnegat Road and Butler Rd, provides a clear view of how this sparsely populated region was navigated before more intensive modern development.