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1953 Map of Point Pleasant

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Point Pleasant
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Barnegat Bay and the Atlantic Ocean define the coastal character of this New Jersey shore region, where the Manasquan River and Metedeconk River drain toward the sea. The landscape reveals a complex network of coastal lagoons and inlets, including The Glimmer Glass and Twilight Lake. Settlement patterns follow the shoreline and riverbanks, with established communities like Brielle, Point Pleasant Beach, and Mantoloking connected by the Pennsylvania Railroad.

Infrastructure and industry are visible in the Cranberry Bogs near Osbornsville and the various Borrow Pits in Brick. The map also captures significant institutional footprints, such as the National Guard Camp in Sea Girt and the Adamston USAF Radio Station. From the boat-lined Havens Cove to the residential streets of Riviera Beach, the survey illustrates the mid-century development of the Jersey Shore's maritime and residential geography.