1953 Map of Seaside Park

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.