1901 Map of Asbury Park

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The New Jersey shore at the turn of the century shows a sophisticated network of early transport and established coastal hamlets. Inland, the Pennsylvania Railroad and New Jersey Central Railroad intersect at Farmingdale, facilitating the movement of goods from rural outposts like Lower Squankum and Seven Stars toward the coast. The landscape is defined by its intricate waterways, from the Manasquan River to the broad reach of the Metedeconk River, where settlements like Osbornsville and Burrsville sit amidst the marshes.