1954 Map of Keyport

About this map

The Monmouth County coastline along Raritan Bay is defined by its deep-water access and established rail corridors during this mid-century period. Industrial and maritime activity centers on Keyport Harbor, where the Central Railroad of New Jersey reaches the waterfront near several boat slips and piers. Further inland, the map shows the transition from the densely settled boroughs of Keyport and Matawan to the agricultural and clay-rich lands of Holmdel and Marlboro. A significant feature of the local economy is recorded at the clay pit near Cliffwood, a nod to the region's historic brick-making industry. This edition also documents the early footprint of the Garden State Parkway as it began to reshape suburban transit patterns across the bayshore. Family history is well-represented through numerous named intersections like Van Marters Corner and local burial grounds such as St Josephs Cem and Rose Hill Cem.