1954 Map of Asbury Park

About this map

Asbury Park and its neighboring Shore communities anchor this mid-century topographic survey, showing the density of coastal development from Allenhurst south to Sea Girt. The era’s landscape is defined by the recently constructed Garden State Parkway cutting through the western farmlands, contrasted with the established beach resorts and their landmarks like the Convention Hall and Auditorium. The map reveals the intricate water network of the Shark River and its various ponds, such as Silver Lake and Lake Como, which shaped the early residential layouts of Belmar and Avon-by-the-Sea.