1957 Map of Lakehurst

About this map

Lakehurst Naval Air Station dominates the central landscape of this mid-century survey, surrounded by the intricate hydrology and agriculture of Ocean County. Numerous Cranberry Bogs are scattered throughout the lowlands, particularly along the Ridgeway Branch and Manapaqua Brook, signaling the region's specialized farming heritage. The settlement of Lakehurst sits at a nexus of transportation, where the C RR of N J rail lines and roads like Central Rd connect the town to residential developments like Pine Lake Park.