1989 Map of Point Pleasant

About this map

Metedeconk River and the Manasquan River dominate this coastal landscape at the northern reach of Barnegat Bay. In the late 1980s, the dense suburbanization of Ocean County is evident in the intricate canal systems of Shore Acres, Baywood, and Mantoloking Shores. The map documents a maritime economy transitioning into a recreation-focused shore community, centered around the Manasquan Inlet and the Intracoastal Waterway. Landmarks of local heritage include the Abbie Town Cem, St Paul Ch, and the rail terminus at Bay Head Junction. Large protected zones like the Swan Point State Natural Area and Manasquan River State Wildlife Mgmt Area provide a sharp contrast to the developed residential grids of Point Pleasant and Brielle, preserving the natural shoreline of the Jersey Shore before further modernization.