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1952 Map of Tuckerton

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Tuckerton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Tuckerton serves as the focal point of this coastal survey, where the terrestrial landscape of Bass River State Forest meets the intricate marshlands and channels of Little Egg Harbor. The era is defined by a local economy tied to both the land and sea, evidenced by the Cranberry Bogs west of town and the isolated Fish Factory situated on the Seven Islands to the south. Transportation and transit points like Mathis Airport, Scow Landing, and Parkers Landing suggest a community oriented around its waterways and early aviation.

Along the barrier island, settlements such as Beach Haven and Holgate appear before the extensive modern developments of later decades. The interior features established landmarks including Greenwood Cem and the Township Sch, while the Pulaski Monument stands near the edge of the wetlands. The complex hydrography of the region is mapped in detail, showing numerous sedges like Hester Sedge and Bunting Sedge that shift between the tides of the Atlantic Ocean.