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1957 Map of Lakehurst

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Lakehurst
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Lakehurst Naval Air Station dominates the central landscape of this 1957 survey, illustrating the significant military footprint in Ocean County during the mid-twentieth century. The surrounding Pine Barrens are marked by an extensive network of Cranberry Bogs, particularly along the Toms River and Ridgeway Branch. These wetlands define the local economy and land use, interspersed with small settlements like Van Hiseville and Holmansville.

Infrastructure development is visible through the Central RR of New Jersey and the emerging residential patterns at Pine Lake Park. Notable local landmarks include the Switlik Sch, St Gabriel College, and the sprawling State Wildlife and Game Refuge. The map provides a detailed look at the region's transition, capturing established industrial sites like Gravel Pits alongside a growing suburban and military presence.