1952 Map of Ship Bottom

About this map

Long Beach island and the coastal wetlands of Manahawkin Bay define this mid-century look at Ocean County's barrier shore. The map records a period of transition as inland developments like Beach Haven West and Frazier Park began to expand alongside established coastal boroughs. Much of the mainland remains dominated by the Barnegat National Wildlife Refuge and the Manahawkin Hunting and Fishing Grounds, a landscape of intricate tidal channels including Crooked Creek and Log Creek. Along the narrow peninsula, the growth of Ship Bottom, Surf City, and Harvey Cedars is documented, including technical infrastructure like the Transatlantic Radio Receiver. To the north, the smaller enclave of Loveladies sits near the marshes of Sloop Sedge, illustrating the varied pace of coastal settlement between the Atlantic and the bay.