1902 Map of Navesink

About this map

Sandy Hook and the northern coastline of Monmouth Co. define this coastal landscape at the turn of the century, showing a region where maritime defense and burgeoning resort culture coexist. To the north, Fort Hancock guards the entrance to Lower Bay, while further south, the Victorian-era shore communities of Asbury Park, Sea Girt, and Point Pleasant are already well-established along the New York And Long Branch Railroad. The map reveals an intricate network of waterways, from the broad Raritan River and Navesink River to the smaller estuaries like Shark River and the Shrewsbury River, which facilitated both transport and local industry.