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1941 Map of Atlantic City

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Atlantic City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1941
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1941

About this map

Atlantic City stands as the primary urban center in this 1941 coastal survey, its grid reaching into the sea via a series of famous landmarks including Steel Pier, Heinz Pier, and the iconic Youngs Million Dollar Pier. The map details a landscape defined by an intricate network of tidal waterways such as Absecon Bay, Reed Bay, and the uniquely named Mankiller Thoro.

Beyond the boardwalk, the geography reflects the early 1940s development of neighboring beach communities like Brigantine City and Ventnor. To the north, the terrain transitions into a labyrinth of marshes and islands, from Pullen Island to Egg Island, separated by channels like the Bonita Tideway. The presence of the Absecon Light and various municipal piers highlights the region's reliance on maritime navigation and the burgeoning tourism industry of the pre-war era.