1953 Map of Point Pleasant

About this map

Point Pleasant and its neighboring shore communities are shown here during a period of post-war coastal development. The landscape is defined by the complex interface of the Atlantic Ocean, Barnegat Bay, and the Metedeconk River. Transportation is a central theme, with the New York and Long Branch RR serving stations like Bay Head Junction, while the Intracoastal Waterway and Point Pleasant Canal facilitate maritime movement through the inland reaches. Local infrastructure is well-established, including the Adamston USAF Radio Station and the National Guard Camp near Sea Girt. Settlement patterns range from the dense grids of Point Pleasant Beach and Manasquan to the specialized land use of the Cranberry Bogs near Osbornsville. The map details community centers such as Brielle and Mantoloking, along with family-named landmarks like Wardells Neck and Metedeconk Neck.