1898 Map of Cape May

About this map

The southern tip of the New Jersey peninsula at the turn of the century is defined by its nascent coastal resorts and critical maritime safety network. Shoreline settlements like Anglesea, Holly Beach, and Cape May Point are linked to the mainland by a dense web of steam-era transit, including the West Jersey and Seashore R. R. and the Atlantic City R. R.. These rail lines converge near the tip, supporting a growing summer economy while bypassing older inland hamlets like Bennett and Cold Spring.