1952 Map of Sea Isle City

About this map

The salt marshes and barrier islands of Cape May County are documented here during a period of transition, where coastal development meets the inland expanse of the Great Cedar Swamp. Along the shore, Sea Isle City and Strathmere are positioned between the Atlantic and the expansive Ludlam Bay, connected by the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines. Inland, older settlements like Seaville and Palermo sit along established routes, punctuated by local landmarks such as Seaville Ch and the Woodland Cem. The map reveals a complex aquatic landscape of thoroughfares and creeks, including Whale Creek and Main Channel, which defined the local maritime economy and transportation before more modern infrastructure dominated the coastline. The presence of the Garden State Parkway and a Tollgate indicates the early stages of the post-war tourism boom that would further reshape this coastal corridor.