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1952 Map of Tuckerton

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Tuckerton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The maritime and agricultural character of Ocean County is clearly visible in this mid-century survey of the New Jersey shore. Centered on Tuckerton, the map details a landscape where traditional industries like Cranberry Bogs and timber from the Bass River State Forest met the growing coastal economy. The transition from terrestrial to aquatic life is marked by numerous landings, including Tuckerton Landing and Parkers Landing, which provided essential access to Little Egg Harbor and the complex network of tidal channels.

Waterborne navigation is the defining feature here, with the Intracoastal Waterway threading behind Long Beach. To the south, the Coast Guard Station (Ruins) near Seven Islands and Tucker Island signals the hazards of these shifting sands. For those tracing family history, the map preserves the locations of local landmarks such as Greenwood Cem, Mathis Airport, and the Pulaski Monument, alongside established settlements like Nugentown and Parkertown.