1953 Map of Avalon

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Seven Mile Beach and the developed grid of Avalon dominate this coastal survey, showing the barrier island just before the major expansions of the late 20th century. The intricate system of man-made lagoons and harbors, including Pennsylvania Harbor, Princeton Harbor, and Cornell Harbor, illustrates the mid-century transformation of the Jersey Shore into a premier maritime destination. The Intracoastal Waterway threads through the sounds and thoroughfares behind the island, passing landmarks like the Avalon Yacht Club and the Toll Bridge at Townsends Inlet.