1952 Map of Ocean City
USGS Topo · Published 1972About this map
The complex tidal network of Great Egg Harbor Bay and its surrounding coastal communities are documented here during a period of mid-century development. Post-war expansion is evident in the residential grids of Ocean City and Margate City, while the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines still serves as a vital transit artery across the salt marshes and inlets. The map illustrates the precarious balance between settlement and sea, featuring the Great Egg Harbor Inlet and the expansive salt marshes surrounding Rainbow Islands. Inland, older settlements like Bargaintown and Northfield provide a look at the established landscape before the full impact of the Garden State Parkway, which is shown here under construction. Notable local landmarks include the Ocean City Airport and the Municipal Pier, anchoring the resort's economy to both air and sea.
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Editions of this 1952 Ocean City Map
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Historical Maps of Egg Harbor Township Through Time
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