1670 Herman

Augustin Herrman labels the Island as “Guttins” Ile”. At this time it was now know as “Goddins Island” and he even draws the houses of the Manskin Indians living on it. The indians could be living on the island, or just north of it.

Two small dots in the center of the river represent islands near New Castle Ferry and Monquin Creeks. Maps at this time were built from text descriptions rather than mapping out a grid.