Old Maps of East Atlantic Beach, Hempstead for Hiking & Exploration

1. 1897 Map of Hempstead, 1961 Print

   

   1897 Hempstead

   1961 Print · USGS

   Nassau County's transition from rural townships to a suburban rail corridor is captured here at the end of the nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Garden City, find the Camp Meeting Grounds, or locate coastal landmarks like the Long Beach Life Saving Station.

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4. 1898 Map of Hempstead

   

   1898 Hempstead

   1898 Print · USGS

   Nassau County's south shore is meticulously detailed in the 1890s, showing a landscape of burgeoning rail suburbs and intricate salt marshes. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements like Christian Hook, find family Cem. sites, and locate vanished landmarks such as the Camp Meeting Grounds.

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7. 1899 Map of Hempstead

   

   1899 Hempstead

   1899 Print · USGS

   The South Shore of Long Island at the end of the century shows a landscape transitioning from rural townships to connected rail suburbs. Trace early settlement patterns in Hempstead and Rockville Center, or explore the old marshes around Haunts Creek and Barnum Id.

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10. 1903 Map of Hempstead

    

    1903 Hempstead

    1903 Print · USGS

    Southern Nassau County at the turn of the century shows a landscape transitioning from rural estates and marshlands to rail-connected villages. Genealogists can trace family footprints in Hempstead or Garden City and locate coastal landmarks like Christian Hook and the Camp Meeting Grounds.

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13. 1947 Map of Lawrence

    

    1947 Lawrence

    1947 Print · USGS

    The South Shore of Long Island in the late 1940s reveals a thriving coastal culture of yacht clubs and beachfront hotels. Genealogists and local historians can trace the mid-century layout of Long Beach and Lawrence, locating landmarks like St Marys of the Isle and the Nassau Hotel.

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16. 1949 Map of New York, 1951 Print

    

    1949 New York

    1951 Print · USGS

    Long Island and its surrounding waters are documented here in the late 1940s, just as the postwar suburban boom began to transform the region. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Idlewild Airport, Mitchell Field, and the established routes of the Long Island RR.

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19. 1954 Map of New York

    

    1954 New York

    1954 Print · USGS

    Long Island and the New York metropolitan area are shown during the height of post-war suburbanization. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Levittown, the infrastructure of the Long Island Rail Road, and landmarks like Mitchel Afb.

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22. 1954 Map of Lawrence, 1956 Print

    

    1954 Lawrence

    1956 Print · USGS

    Nassau County’s South Shore and the Rockaway Peninsula are captured here in the mid-fifties as coastal suburbs expanded along the Atlantic. Researchers can trace the Long Island Rail Road corridor and locate local landmarks like St Marys Cem, Sch No 4, and the Rockaway Hunt Club.

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25. 1957 Map of New York, 1975 Print

    

    1957 New York

    1975 Print · USGS

    Long Island and the New York metropolitan area are shown in this mid-century survey during a period of massive suburban growth and industrial expansion. Researchers can trace the Long Island RR network and locate landmarks like Fort Tilden or the Brookhaven National Laboratory.

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28. 1958 Map of New York

    

    1958 New York

    1958 Print · USGS

    Long Island at the height of its postwar expansion reveals a landscape of rapidly growing suburbs and critical military installations. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Levittown, the terminals of Idlewild Airport, and the grounds of Brookhaven National Laboratory.

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31. 1960 Map of New York, 1979 Print

    

    1960 New York

    1979 Print · USGS

    Long Island and the five boroughs are shown at a transformative moment mid-century as suburban expansion reshaped the landscape. Researchers can trace family roots through evolving neighborhoods from Rockville Centre to Sayville, or locate historic maritime landmarks like Eatons Neck and Montauk Point.

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34. 1966 Map of Lawrence, 1968 Print

    

    1966 Lawrence

    1968 Print · USGS

    Coastal Nassau County is shown in the mid-1960s as a thriving network of barrier island communities and mainland suburbs. Local historians can trace the development of Island Park, find old family plots at St Marys Cemetery, or locate the Long Island RR stops.

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37. 1969 Map of New York

    

    1969 New York

    1969 Print · USGS

    Long Island and the New York harbor area are shown here during a peak era of suburban expansion and Cold War defense. Trace the growth of Levittown, the infrastructure of Idlewild NY International Airport, and the reach of the Long Island RR.

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40. 1984 Map of Long Island West, 1986 Print

    

    1984 Long Island West

    1986 Print · USGS

    Western Long Island in the mid-eighties shows a mature suburban landscape defined by its famous expressways and historic rail lines. Researchers can trace the development of planned communities like Levittown or locate landmarks such as Fort Totten Mil Res and Stony Brook.

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43. 2023 Map of Lawrence, 2023 Print

    

    2023 Lawrence

    2023 Print · USGS

    The Nassau County coastline is captured here in the contemporary era, showing the interconnected shore towns from CEDARHURST to Lido Beach. Genealogy researchers can locate the Long Island Cem and Saint Marys, or trace the waterfronts of Island Park and Barnum Island.

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