2011 Map of West Creek

About this map

Manahawkin serves as the primary hub for this coastal region of New Jersey, where several historic settlements align along the corridor of an Old Railroad Right Of Way. The landscape is a complex network of waterways, featuring Westecunk Creek and Cedar Run, which historically supported early industries as evidenced by the Stafford Forge Dam and Stafford Forge. For genealogists, the map is remarkably dense with burial grounds, including Manahawkin Cemetery, Greenwood Cemetery, and the West Creek Cemetery near the southern village of West Creek. Modern development is visible in the sprawling residential street grids of Ocean Acres and Lincoln Park to the north, contrasting with the more traditional footprints of Staffordville and Cedar Run. Navigation and infrastructure are highlighted by the Staffordville Public Landing on the marshy eastern edge and the Eagles Nest Airport situated central to the woodland interior.