1989 Map of Barnegat Light

About this map

Island Beach State Park dominates the slender barrier peninsula shown here in the late 1980s, preserving a complex system of dunes and maritime forest between the Atlantic Ocean and Barnegat Bay. The southern end of the map centers on the navigationally significant Barnegat Inlet, where the historic Lighthouse stands within Barnegat Lighthouse State Park. This maritime landscape reflects the dual priorities of the era: conservation and recreation. Extensive protected zones like the Sedge Islands State Wildlife Management Areas provide habitat in the shallow waters of the bay, while the Intracoastal Waterway facilitates coastal transit. The borough of Barnegat Light is mapped in detail, showing a concentrated cluster of buildings, a Coast Guard Sta, and a Boat Ramp that anchor the community's relationship to the surrounding shoals and sea.