1953 Map of Point Pleasant

About this map

Point Pleasant and its neighboring Shore communities are documented here during a period of significant mid-century development along the Atlantic Ocean and Barnegat Bay. The intricate coastal geography is defined by the Manasquan River to the north and the Metedeconk River branching through Wardells Neck. Established settlements like Manasquan, Brielle, and Bay Head show dense street grids, while western areas such as Herbertsville and Osbornsville maintain a more rural character with numerous borrow pits and extensive cranberry bogs. The importance of the regional transport and defense network is evident in the presence of the Bay Head Junction railroad terminus, the Adamston USAF Radio Station, and the National Guard Camp near Sea Girt. This survey captures the transition of the Jersey Shore from a collection of fishing and resort villages into a more permanent suburban landscape.