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1953 Map of Barnegat Light

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Barnegat Light
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Barnegat Light stands as the primary landmark at the northern tip of Long Beach Island, guarding the treacherous waters where the Barnegat Inlet meets the Atlantic Ocean. This mid-century coastal survey, based on aerial photography from 1951 and hydrography dating back to the 1930s, captures the shifting sands and delicate marshlands of the Jersey Shore before modern overdevelopment. The map details the transition from the densely vegetated Island Beach to the more settled southern bank of the inlet.

Navigational hazards are documented throughout Barnegat Bay, including Tices Shoal and numerous unnamed sandbars. Near the inlet, the Lighthouse and stone jetties define the maritime corridor, while inland features like Johnny Allens Cove and the sparse structures of Long Beach reflect the era's emerging recreational geography. The boundary lines for Berkeley and Lacey extend into the bay, illustrating the administrative reach over these vital fishing and sailing waters.