2019 Map of Barnegat Light

About this map

Island Beach dominates the narrow barrier landscape of this 2019 coastal survey, separating the Atlantic Ocean from the waters of Barnegat Bay. This thin strip of land is defined by its preserved shoreline and a network of marshes and tidal flats, most notably the Sedge Islands near the southern tip. The map captures the significant maritime transition at Barnegat Inlet, where the protective engineering of The Dike manages the channel between the northern peninsula and the northern tip of Long Beach Island. In the borough of Barnegat Light, a dense grid of streets including Bayview Ave and Sunset Blvd contrasts with the uninhabited northern reaches. Small-scale features such as Johnny Allens Cove and Tices Shoal highlight the complex shoreline frequented by boaters along the Intracoastal Waterway.