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1952 Map of Pleasantville

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

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The US Naval Reservation Atlantic City Naval Air Station dominates the central landscape of this early 1950s survey, illustrating the significant military and aviation footprint in Atlantic County during the post-war era. The dense grid of Pleasantville contrasts with the surrounding township lands, where the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines provides a vital transportation backbone connecting inland settlements like Germania and Pomona to the coast.

Water management and recreation are central themes, evidenced by the sprawling Atlantic City Reservoir and the Municipal Yacht Basin on the edge of Lakes Bay. Cultural landmarks from this period include the Atlantic City Speedway and the Drive-in Theatre near Farmington, capturing the mid-century shift toward automotive entertainment. Local history researchers will find numerous established burial grounds, such as Sholem Cemetery and the Atlantic City Cemetery, alongside several local schools including Bayside Sch and Absecon Highland Sch.