Old Maps of Oceanside, Hempstead

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Oceanside, Hempstead maps

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  1. 1897 Map of Hempstead, 1961 Print
    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.

  2. 1898 Map of Hempstead
    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.

  3. 1899 Map of Hempstead
    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.

  4. 1903 Map of Hempstead
    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.
    9 unique versions available

  5. 1947 Map of Jones Inlet
    1947 Map of Jones Inlet
    1947 Jones Inlet
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Nassau County coastline during the post-war era reveals a landscape of developing seaside communities and expansive public works. Researchers can trace the layout of Jones Beach State Park and Point Lookout, or locate landmarks like the White House Bark Roof among the marshes.

  6. 1947 Map of Lynbrook
    1947 Map of Lynbrook
    1947 Lynbrook
    1947 Print · USGS
    Nassau County and the Queens border are shown here in the late forties during a period of massive suburban growth. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-centered communities, family sites near Elmont Cem, and major landmarks like Belmont Park Race Track or the Curtiss Wright Airport.

  7. 1947 Map of Freeport
    1947 Map of Freeport
    1947 Freeport
    1947 Print · USGS
    Nassau County's south shore and aviation hubs are caught in detail just after the war. Local historians can trace the transition from marshland to suburbia through landmarks like Roosevelt Field, the Jones Beach Hotel, and the Meadow Brook Polo Field.

  8. 1947 Map of Lawrence
    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.

  9. 1949 Map of New York, 1951 Print
    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.

  10. 1954 Map of New York
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1954 Map of Jones Inlet, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Jones Inlet, 1956 Print
    1954 Jones Inlet
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Nassau County shoreline in the mid-fifties reveals a peak era of coastal recreation and parkway development. Trace the early layout of Jones Beach State Park, the original Marine Stadium, and the residential blocks of Point Lookout.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1954 Map of Lawrence, 1956 Print
    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.

  13. 1954 Map of Lynbrook, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Lynbrook, 1957 Print
    1954 Lynbrook
    1957 Print · USGS
    Western Nassau County and eastern Queens hum with post-war suburban energy at the height of the mid-century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the neighborhood structures of New Hyde Park and Lynbrook, or locate specific landmarks like the Cathedral of the Incarnation and Old Springfield Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1955 Map of Freeport, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Freeport, 1957 Print
    1955 Freeport
    1957 Print · USGS
    Nassau County is seen during its peak post-war suburban transformation, where new housing tracts meet established coastal villages. Researchers can trace family roots through dozens of local institutions like Hofstra College, Greenfield Cemetery, and the historic Mitchell Air Force Base.

  15. 1957 Map of New York, 1975 Print
    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.

  16. 1958 Map of New York
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1960 Map of New York, 1979 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1966 Map of Lawrence, 1968 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  19. 1967 Map of Jones Inlet, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Jones Inlet, 1968 Print
    1967 Jones Inlet
    1968 Print · USGS
    Long Island's south shore appears in the late sixties as a prime destination for recreation and coastal living. Trace the development of Jones Beach State Park, the Marine Theater, and the residential blocks of Point Lookout.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1969 Map of New York
    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.

  21. 1969 Map of Freeport, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Freeport, 1972 Print
    1969 Freeport
    1972 Print · USGS
    Nassau County is shown in the midst of its suburban height in the late sixties, where massive residential developments meet the salt marshes of the South Shore. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Holy Rood Cemetery, Levittown, or the U S Naval Reserve station near Baldwin.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1969 Map of Lynbrook, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Lynbrook, 1972 Print
    1969 Lynbrook
    1972 Print · USGS
    Nassau County and the edge of Queens are shown here at a peak of mid-century suburban development. Researchers can trace the layout of Floral Park and Rockville Centre or find family landmarks like Creedmoor State Hospital and Beth David Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1984 Map of Long Island West, 1986 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1994 Map of Freeport, 2000 Print
    1994 Map of Freeport, 2000 Print
    1994 Freeport
    2000 Print · USGS
    Nassau County suburbanization is in full maturity during the mid-nineties, showing a densely settled landscape from Hempstead to the South Shore. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Roosevelt Raceway, Greenfield Cemetery, and the U S Military Reservation.

  25. 2010 Map of Freeport, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Freeport, 2010 Print
    2010 Freeport
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Oceanside, including Hempstead, Oyster Bay, and other nearby areas

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