2014 Map of Ship Bottom

About this map

Manahawkin Bay separates the coastal mainland from the slender barrier of Long Beach Island, where the town of Ship Bottom serves as a primary gateway via the Dorland J Henderson Memorial Bridge. The landscape is a complex network of salt marshes, sedges, and ponds, including Vol Sedge and Harvey Sedges, intersected by the Intracoastal Waterway. On the mainland, residential developments like Lincoln Park and Manahawkin Terrace are situated alongside Manahawkin Creek, reflecting the area's growth as both a residential hub and a recreational destination. Along the Atlantic front, narrow settlements such as Loveladies, High Point, and North Beach follow the spine of Long Beach Blvd. The intricate hydrography of the back bay, with its numerous small islands like Bear Island and Pettit Island, illustrates the shifting tidal environment of the New Jersey shore.