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1953 Map of Seaside Park

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Seaside Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The Barnegat Peninsula stretches northward through this mid-century survey, showcasing a dense ribbon of coastal development between the Atlantic Ocean and Barnegat Bay. Communities like Seaside Heights and Seaside Park are clearly defined by their street grids and the long reach of the boardwalk along the shore. The transition from the urbanized resort areas to the undeveloped dunes of Island Beach State Park illustrates the shift in land use at the southern end of the barrier beach.

Navigational and community landmarks provide a detailed look at the era's infrastructure, from the U S Coast Guard Sta 22 to the Thomas A Mathis Bridge connecting Pelican Island to the mainland. Water-focused recreation is central to the area's identity, evidenced by the Seaside Park Yacht Club and the Lavallette Yacht Club, while the inland reaches of the Toms River and Silver Bay mark the sheltered western boundary of the bay.