1919 Map of Sea Isle

About this map

The coastal marshlands and barrier islands of Cape May are detailed here following field work conducted by the Corps of Engineers and the Geological Survey of New Jersey. The map highlights a complex network of waterways, including Ludlam Bay, Townsend Sound, and the Main Channel, which define the geography of the Jersey Shore before modern coastal development. Early transportation infrastructure is central to the landscape, with the Penna. R.R. and the Phila. & Reading R.R. providing essential links between inland communities like Ocean View and the growing seaside resorts of Sea Isle City and Avalon. Life-Saving Stations, such as L.S.S. Sea Isle City and L.S.S. Tatham, are positioned along the beaches of Whale Beach and Seven Mile Beach, marking the critical maritime safety infrastructure of the era.