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2014 Map of Cape May

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Cape May
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Cape May sits at the southernmost tip of New Jersey, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Delaware Bay. This survey captures the peninsula's intricate maritime geography, from the marshes of Cape Island Creek to the established grid of West Cape May. The presence of the Lighthouse near Cape May Point and the Cape May-Lewes Ferry crossing point highlights the area's long-standing role as a vital coastal navigation hub.

Inland, the map reveals a mosaic of early settlements and waterfront communities such as Town Bank, Cold Spring, and Weeks Landing. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrography, including the Intracoastal Waterway, Cape May Harbor, and numerous named thorofares like Reubens Thorofare. These waterways, paired with landmarks like Petticoat Bridge, illustrate the development of Lower Township as it evolved from a series of landings and fishing spots into a connected coastal region.