2016 Map of Beach Haven

About this map

Long Beach Island dominates this coastal survey, appearing as a slender thread of developed land separating the Atlantic Ocean from the waters of Little Egg Harbor. The map documents a dense progression of shore communities stretching from Brant Beach south through Beach Haven Crest, Brighton Beach, North Beach Haven, and Beach Haven Gardens. This layout illustrates the intense mid-century and later residential development typical of the Jersey Shore, where a single thoroughfare, Long Beach Blvd, serves as the primary spine for dozens of tightly packed street grids. To the west, the Intracoastal Waterway winds through a complex of small islands, including Ham Island and the Marshelder Islands, which provide a natural buffer for Harris Harbor. The southern reach terminates at Beach Haven Inlet, marking the dynamic point where the island's southern tip meets the open sea.