1901 Map of Asbury Park

About this map

The Jersey Shore of the early 1900s is defined by its nascent coastal resorts and the dense rail network that fueled their growth. Principal settlements like Asbury Park, Ocean Grove, and Belmar line the Atlantic coast, separated by natural features such as the Shark River Inlet and Wreck Pond. Inland, the landscape transitions from the developed coastal strip to the wooded and marshy reaches of Howell and Wall townships. This 1901 edition illustrates a critical era of regional transport, where the Central Railroad of New Jersey and the Pennsylvania Railroad provided the vital links between northern urban centers and the seaside. To the south, the map details the complex waterways of the Metedeconk River and Manasquan River, alongside a string of United States Life-Saving Stations, including L.S. Station Bayhead, reflecting the maritime hazards of the era.