1951 Map of Beach Haven

About this map

Long Beach barrier island serves as a slender buffer between the Atlantic Ocean and the sheltered waters of Little Egg Harbor in this mid-century portrait of coastal New Jersey. The settlement pattern is defined by a dense, linear progression of seasonal communities, including Beach Haven Crest, Brighton Beach, and Peahala Park. These neighborhoods are tightly packed along the shore, hemmed in by the Intracostal Waterway to the west. On the bay side, numerous small landforms such as Mordecai Island, Parker Island, and the Marshelder Islands break the surface, providing natural protection for Harris Harbor. The presence of the Boro Boundary at Beach Haven indicates the formal organization of these resort towns as they expanded during the post-war era, while the inclusion of a Sewage Disposal plant reflects the necessary infrastructure supporting this growing population on a delicate coastal strip.