1953 Map of Barnegat Light

About this map

Barnegat Light stands at the northern tip of Long Beach, marking the critical junction between the Atlantic Ocean and the navigational waters of Barnegat Inlet. This mid-century survey, updated with 1970s aerial data, shows the concentrated settlement around the historic Lighthouse and its accompanying Flagtower. Across the inlet, the southern reaches of Island Beach State Park remain largely undeveloped, characterized by a thin ribbon of dunes separating the ocean from the marshy Sedge Islands and Johnny Allens Cove. The map documents the protective maritime infrastructure of the era, including the prominent Rock Jetty and the Boat Basin, which supported the local fishing and recreational boating economy within Barnegat Bay.