1954 Map of Sandy Hook

About this map

Fort Hancock and the U S Military Reservation dominate the narrow peninsula of Sandy Hook, a strategic coastal landscape defined by maritime navigation and defense. The historic Sandy Hook Lighthouse and Sandy Hook Lifeboat Sta anchor the tip of the spit, while the U S Naval Reservation (Earle Ammunition Depot) extends into the heart of Middletown. This mid-century coastal survey illustrates the development of shore communities from Keansburg to Highlands, connected by the New Jersey and Long Branch RR. Inland, the terrain rises toward Navesink, where the Navesink Lighthouse overlooks the Navesink River. The map reveals a mixture of residential growth and established institutions, including St Marys Sch, Croydon Hall Sch, and the Beacon Hill Country Club, highlighting the evolution of Monmouth County's shoreline and its naval importance during the Cold War era.