2011 Map of Forked River

About this map

Barnegat Bay defines this coastal landscape, where the Intracoastal Waterway navigates past barrier landmarks like Clam Island and High Bar. The 2011 survey captures the dense residential and maritime expansion of Lanoka Harbor, Forked River, and Waretown. For genealogists, the map identifies several historic burial grounds, including the Old Waretown Cemetery, Good Luck Cemetery, and Friends Meeting Cemetery near the southern border. Inland development is punctuated by water management at the Deer Head Lake Dam and Lake Barnegat Dam, while the northern reaches include the NJ State Game Farm. The intricate network of tidal creeks, such as Stouts Creek and Wrangle Creek, illustrates the deep integration of water and settlement along the Garden State Pkwy corridor.