1951 Map of Long Beach NE

About this map

Barnegat Light stands at the northern tip of Long Beach, marking the critical junction where the Barnegat Bay meets the vast Atlantic Ocean. This mid-century survey, based on data from 1950 and updated with 1972 aerial photography, captures the narrow barrier island during a period of steady coastal development. The map details the residential grid extending south from the lighthouse towards Long Beach Park, while the bay side reveals the shifting marshlands and islets like Vol Sedge. Detailed hydrographic soundings from the 1930s provide a deep look at the underwater topography of the shore, showing the complex shoals and channels that have historically challenged navigators entering the inlet. The purple revisions on the map specifically highlight the expansion of the built environment in the early 1970s, making it a valuable resource for tracing the growth of this iconic Jersey Shore community.