2014 Map of Barnegat Light

About this map

Barnegat Light sits at the northern tip of Long Beach Island, marking the critical threshold between Barnegat Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. This 2014 survey details the intricate shoreline of the Barnegat Inlet, where coastal engineering like The Dike protects the navigable channel. To the north, the slender ribbon of Island Beach remains largely undeveloped, contrasted by the grid of streets in the borough including Central Ave and Broadway. The map reveals the shifting nature of the Jersey Shore's maritime environment, from the protected waters of Johnny Allens Cove to the clusters of the Sedge Islands. This geography underscores the tension between the dense seasonal settlements of Long Beach and the fragile, migrating sands of the barrier island system.