1952 Map of Atlantic City

About this map

Atlantic City anchors this 1950s coastal survey, showcasing the world-famous Boardwalk and a dense network of piers extending into the Atlantic Ocean. The map documents the mid-century industrial and recreational infrastructure of the Absecon Island shoreline, from the massive Convention Hall and Armory to the celebrated amusement structures like Steel Pier and the Million Dollar Pier. Transportation hubs are clearly defined, including the Municipal Airport (Bader Field) and the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines providing rail access to the resort. Beyond the urban grid, the map details the complex tidal waterways of Beach Thorofare and Inside Thorofare, illustrating the developed waterfronts of Ventnor City and Margate City before later decades of coastal change. The inclusion of landmark buildings in red tint highlights the core commercial and civic heart of the city during its post-war peak.