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1953 Map of Seaside Park

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Seaside Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Barnegat Peninsula and its intricate coastal landscape dominate this mid-century survey, documenting a period of significant growth along the Jersey Shore. Established borough boundaries separate the dense resort communities of Lavallette, Seaside Heights, and Seaside Park as they crowd the thin strip of land between the Atlantic Ocean and Barnegat Bay. The map shows a clear division between the developed urban grids to the north and the preserved natural reaches of Island Beach State Park stretching southward.

Infrastructure is central to the area's layout, highlighted by the Thomas A Mathis Bridge connecting mainland Toms River to the barrier island via Pelican Island. Navigational markers along the Intracostal Waterway and landmarks like the US Coast Guard Sta 22 emphasize the maritime economy of the region. Inland, smaller settlements such as Ocean Gate and Bay Shore Park line the river banks, showing the expansion of coastal residency and leisure during this era.