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1952 Map of Oceanville

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Oceanville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Smithville and Leeds Point anchor the northern reaches of this coastal landscape, situated just inland from the expansive tidal wetlands of the Brigantine National Wildlife Refuge. The map illustrates a complex network of waterways, including Reeds Bay and Absecon Bay, separated from the Atlantic Ocean by the developed barrier island of Brigantine. The settlement pattern follows historical routes like Pitney Road and Leeds Road, connecting established communities such as Oceanville and Absecon with newer developments like Seaview Park and Absecon Heights.

Transportation infrastructure is vital to this coastal economy, evidenced by the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines and major thoroughfares like Absecon Boulevard. The geography is defined by its intricate thorofares, such as Sloop Thorofare and Steelman Thorofare, which weave through islands like Gull Island and Boot Island. The inclusion of the Seaview Country Club and the Coast Guard Station reflects the area's mid-century character as both a recreation destination and a strategic maritime location.