1894 Map of Atlantic City

About this map

Atlantic City stands as a burgeoning seaside destination at the close of the 19th century, its grid extending across Absecon Beach and anchored by the iconic Absecon Light. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of coastal thoroughfares and bays, including Absecon Bay and Reeds Bay, which separate the mainland from the barrier islands. Transportation infrastructure is vital to this era of growth, with the Philadelphia & Atlantic City Railroad and the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad funneling visitors directly into the heart of the city.