1947 Map of Point Pleasant

About this map

Manasquan Inlet serves as the focal point for this coastal survey, where the Manasquan River meets the sea between Manasquan and Point Pleasant. The map reveals a post-war landscape of established resort communities and maritime infrastructure. To the north, the N J National Guard Encampment and Life Saving Station Manasquan Beach overlook the coast, while the New York and Long Branch RR and Pennsylvania RR provide critical transit links to the shore. Further south along Metedeconk Neck, the development pattern transitions to more seasonal and recreational uses, evidenced by The Breakers Hotel and Mantoloking Boat Works. Inland, older agricultural and residential nodes like Herbertsville and Beaver Hill Farm (Bristol) contrast with the developing waterfront neighborhoods along Barnegat Bay, illustrating the area's mid-century shift toward a modern coastal economy.