1954 Map of Farmingdale

About this map

Farmingdale serves as the central hub of this Monmouth County landscape, where the Central RR of New Jersey and the Pennsylvania Road intersect. The northern reaches are dominated by the U S Naval Reservation Earle Ammunition Depot, showing a significant military presence just inland from the Atlantic coast. To the south, the terrain transitions into the dense woodlands and wetlands surrounding Allaire State Park, where the Manasquan River winds through Long Swamp and Bear Swamp Brook. Local community life is evidenced by the numerous schools and religious sites, such as the Howell Sch, Hurley Sch, and Southard Ch. The map captures an era of post-war residential expansion in areas like Freewood Acres and Land of Pines, while maintaining its rural character through established bogs and family-named roads like Merrick Road.