1952 Map of Tuckerton

About this map

Tuckerton and West Tuckerton serve as the hub of this coastal survey, where the terrestrial edge of Bass River State Forest meets the intricate marshlands of Little Egg Harbor. The landscape is defined by the transition from upland pine barrens to tidal flats, with evidence of local infrastructure including Mathis Airport and several historic landings such as Scow Landing and Parkers Landing along Tuckerton Cove. To the east, the barrier island of Long Beach hosts the settlements of Beach Haven and Holgate, separated from the mainland by an expansive network of sedges and thoroughfares. Maritime and commemorative sites are scattered throughout, from the Pulaski Monument in the west to a Fish Factory situated among the Seven Islands in the southern reaches of the bay. This map details the mid-century geography of the Jersey Shore before significant modern coastal development altered these wetlands.