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2016 Map of Barnegat Light

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Barnegat Light
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Barnegat Light stands at the southern terminus of this survey, marking the crucial transition between the open Atlantic Ocean and the sheltered waters of Barnegat Bay. The map highlights the dynamic coastal geography of the Jersey Shore, where the narrow barrier of Island Beach stretches southward toward the complex shoals and channels of Barnegat Inlet. This maritime landscape is defined by the shifting sands of the Sedge Islands and the protective structure of The Dike, which help manage the volatile water flow near the inlet.

Inland navigation is traced along the Intracoastal Waterway, while local landmarks like Tices Shoal and Johnny Allens Cove offer specific points of interest for those studying the recreational and commercial history of the bay. The grid of Long Beach Island at the bottom of the sheet shows the residential development along Central Ave and Bayview Ave, providing a detailed look at the footprint of these coastal communities in the mid-2010s.