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1901 Map of Asbury Park

Name: 1901 Topographic Map of Asbury Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1912
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1912

About this map

The Jersey Shore's early 20th-century development is on full display here, showing the dense coastal clusters of Asbury Park, Ocean Grove, and Belmar before they merged into a continuous corridor. Inland, the landscape retains its rural character, defined by small farm settlements like Seven Stars, Ardena, and Farmingdale. The intricate network of waterways, including the Manasquan River and the sprawling Metedeconk River system, illustrates how the geography of the Manasquan and Shark River inlets shaped local commerce and recreation.

A network of competing rail lines, such as the Pennsylvania Railroad and the Central Railroad of New Jersey, links the coastal resorts to the interior. Several Lifesaving Stations, including L.S. Station Squan Beach and L.S. Station Mantoloking, reflect the maritime risks of the era. The presence of Allaire marks the site of earlier industrial activity, while the growth of Lakewood around Lake Carasaljo highlights the region's emergence as a premier health and winter resort destination.