1989 Map of Atlantic City

About this map

Atlantic City is defined by its iconic oceanfront infrastructure and the complex system of back-bay waterways in the late 1980s. The map illustrates the density of the coastal resort at its peak, featuring landmarks like the Steel Pier, Steeplechase Pier, and the Convention Hall along the famed Boardwalk. The urban core is flanked by the residential areas of Ventnor Heights and Chelsea Heights, while the Muni Airport (Bader Field) sits prominently at the edge of the marshes. Inland from the barrier island, the landscape transitions into the tidal reaches of Great Thorofare and Beach Thorofare, separating the city from Great Island. This survey captures the city as it evolved toward a modern gambling and entertainment hub, noted by the presence of the Ocean One Shopping Mall and the Garden Pier Ruins.