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2011 Map of Tuckerton

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Tuckerton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

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Tuckerton and its neighboring settlements occupy the northern edge of this coastal landscape, where the terrestrial world gives way to the intricate wetlands of Little Egg Harbor. The transition from mainland to marsh is marked by a series of maritime landmarks including Scow Landing, West Tuckerton Landing, and Parkers Landing, which historically connected the local economy to the seafaring trade. Inland, the community of Nugentown and the grounds of Greenwood Cemetery suggest a long-standing local heritage, while more modern developments like Tuckerton Shores and the Ocean County Golf Course at Atlantis show the area's mid-to-late 20th-century residential expansion.

Separated from the mainland by a labyrinth of waterways such as Big Thorofare and Jimmies Creek, the barrier island features the settlements of Holgate and Beach Haven Heights. The coastal geography is defined by numerous sedge islands—such as Hester Sedge and Goodluck Sedge—and the vast opening of Great Bay to the south. This environment highlights the vulnerability and dynamic nature of the New Jersey shoreline, where landforms like Cape Horn and Whirlpool Point are constantly shaped by the tides of the Atlantic Ocean.