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1893 Map of Long Beach

Name: 1893 Topographic Map of Long Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1893
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1893

About this map

Long Beach barrier island is depicted here at a pivotal moment in the late nineteenth century, dominated by the narrow corridor of the Long Beach Railroad. This rail line provided critical access to emerging seaside communities like Beach Haven and Harvey Cedars, which are shown here alongside several Life Saving Service outposts including L.S. Station Ships Bottom and L.S. Station Lovelady Is.

Across the waters of Manahawken Bay and Little Egg Harbor, the map reveals an intricate network of salt marshes and sedges. Named features such as Cedar Bonnet, Bear Islands, and Vol Sedge highlight the complex geography of the inner bay before modern dredging and development significantly altered the shoreline. The triangulation by the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey ensures a precise look at these maritime landmarks and the early transportation infrastructure that connected them to the mainland via Manahawken Creek.