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2011 Map of Cape May

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Cape May
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Cape May and its surrounding coastal communities sit at the southern tip of New Jersey where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. This early 21st-century record illustrates the dense street grids of West Cape May and Cape May Point alongside established inland hamlets like Cold Spring and Erma. The landscape is a complex network of coastal features, including the protected waters of Cape May Harbor and Jarvis Sound, and numerous landings such as Weeks Landing and Schellenger Landing.

Navigational and recreational landmarks are prominent, from the North Jetty Light guarding the harbor entrance to the shores of Sunset Beach and Higbee Beach. The map also captures infrastructure critical to the peninsula's connectivity, notably the Garden State Pkwy S and the Cold Spring Bike Path. Ecological preservation is evident in sites like Lighthouse Pond and the waters surrounding Sassafras Island, providing a detailed view of how this storied Victorian-era resort region manages its modern coastal environment.