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2016 Map of Seaside Park

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Seaside Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Barnegat Bay separates the mainland from the dense shoreline developments of the Barnegat Peninsula, where a continuous string of coastal communities like Lavallette, Seaside Heights, and Seaside Park occupy the narrow strip between the bay and the Atlantic Ocean. This survey captures the intricate network of residential streets and shorefront blocks that define the region's mid-2010s character. The Thomas A Mathis Bridge provides the primary artery for travel, crossing Pelican Island to connect the mainland near Coates Point to the heart of the beach towns.

To the north and west, the landscape shifts toward the preserved marshes and inlets of Cattus Island and Silver Bay. The mapping detail highlights numerous sedges and islands, including Middle Sedge and Marsh Elder Island, illustrating the complex estuarine environment of the Intracoastal Waterway. This era shows the mature development of neighborhoods such as Windor Park and Gilford Park on the western shore before the peninsula tapers south into the preserved expanse of Island Beach.