1951 Map of West Creek

About this map

The coastal plain of Ocean County is defined by a series of settlements and watercourses along the edge of the Bass River State Forest during the mid-20th century. Local industry and agriculture are visible through the numerous Cranberry Bogs that dot the landscape, particularly near Stafford Forge and along the Westecunk Creek. The transition from rural pine barrens to developed coastal communities is marked by the path of the Garden State Parkway, which bypasses traditional hubs like Manahawkin and West Creek.