Marsh Maps
GPS Coordinates for Bordentown Beach
40° 08.890' N 74° 43.085' W
All maps are provided in Adobe Acrobat format for proper printing format.
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Marsh Map by Herb Lord.
The topographic map shows a portion of the United States Geological Survey Quadrangle - Trenton West The Hamilton - Trenton Marsh is actually a wetland complex that has a variety of habitat types. It is the low lying area that is drained by a number of streams including: Duck Creek and the tidal channels of the constructed wetland on Duck Island; Watson Creek (that extends north past the upper reaches of Rowan Lake); Crosswicks Creek up stream to Groveville; Thorton Creek; and their tributaries. All ultimately drain into the Delaware River. Crosswicks Creek forms the boundary between Mercer and Burlington counties. The Trenton Complex is the highway interchange / cloverleaf that connects I95, I195, I295, and NJ 29.
Directions (written and diagram) that indicate how to reach Robeling Park sites at Spring Lake and the Watson Woods. Note that access to Spring Lake (locally known as White City Lake) is via Sewell Avenue from South Broad Street. Watson Woods may be reached via Westcott (off West Park Avenue). There is parking near Spring Lake and at Watson Woods.
Trail map for the Spring Lake area at Roebling Park. In addition to trails, this map shows locations of beaver dams and other points of interest. (Prepared by Clyde
Quin).
The Bordentown Beach map show an access point to the Bordentown Bluffs, as well as the Crosswicks Creek boat launch. Anyone accessing the Bordentown Bluffs at Glenn Avenue should be considerate of residents; do not park where you might block driveways or in front of mailboxes.
The Duck Island constructed wetland is accessible at the south end of Lamberton Road. There is a parking area at this location.
Hamilton-Trenton Marsh/Spring Lake
(White City Amusement Park 1907-1920)
This broad trail runs around three sides of Spring Lake on top of an earthen dike and on the fourth side along the bottom of a bluff. A continuation of the trail under the bluff runs southeast from this lake-side loop and connects to the Watson Woods trail, with easy access past the historic 18th-century Watson house. The Spring Lake trail, at the southwest corner of the lake, also connects to the Island trails (see separate guide).