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1954 Map of Keyport

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Keyport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Keyport and the surrounding Monmouth County shoreline appear at a period of significant mid-century transition. The Garden State Parkway cuts through the landscape, signaling the post-war suburban shift that was reshaping communities like Hazlet, Matawan, and Union Beach. Along the waterfront, the commercial and nautical character of the Keyport Harbor and Raritan Bay remains central, with the New York and Long Branch Railroad providing critical transit links for these coastal towns.

Local history is preserved in the detailed naming of family-linked sites and small community landmarks, such as Hendrickson Corners, Van Marters Corner, and Philips Mills. The map also captures several cultural touchstones of the era, including a Drive-in Theater and numerous local houses of worship like Grace Ch and Holy Family Ch. Notable burial grounds, including Rose Hill Cem and Green Grove Cem, offer valuable reference points for genealogists researching the area's heritage.