2023 Map of Sandy Hook East

About this map

Gateway National Recreation Area dominates this coastal landscape, protecting the shifting sands of the Sandy Hook peninsula. This survey documents the critical maritime gateway where the Lower Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean, marked by complex navigation channels like Ambrose Channel and Sandy Hook Channel. On the mainland, the elevation rises sharply at the Highlands of Navesink, overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway and the narrow barrier beach communities. The settlement pattern follows the shoreline, from the residential streets of Highlands and Waterwitch to the dense oceanfront developments at Navesink Beach and Sea Bright. Further inland, the geography transitions into the fingers of land along the river, including Barley Point and the established borough of Rumson. The map captures the distinct tension between the preserved natural environments of Spermaceti Cove and Skeleton Hill Island and the adjacent bustling coastal infrastructure.