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Old Maps of Oyster Bay, New York for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 53 historic maps of Oyster Bay. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Oyster Bay, NY 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.
  4. 1897 Map of Oyster Bay, 1963 Print
    1897 Map of Oyster Bay, 1963 Print
    1897 Oyster Bay
    1963 Print · USGS
    The North Shore and Westchester coastline are captured here in the late nineteenth century as maritime trade and rail travel transformed the region. Researchers can trace the early layouts of Sea Cliff, Port Washington, and Larchmont alongside historic navigation aids like Sands Point Light.
  7. 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.
  10. 1898 Map of Oyster Bay
    1898 Map of Oyster Bay
    1898 Oyster Bay
    1898 Print · USGS
    Nassau County and the Westchester shoreline are shown in detail at the end of the century, before the massive population shifts of the next century. Genealogists and maritime historians can trace the early village footprints of Sea Cliff and Oyster Bay, or locate historical markers like the Sands Point Light.
  13. 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.
  16. 1900 Map of Oyster Bay
    1900 Map of Oyster Bay
    1900 Oyster Bay
    1900 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Long Island is captured at the turn of the century as its maritime villages and sprawling estates began to transition into refined commuter suburbs. Genealogists can trace property and neighborhood development in Sea Cliff, Glen Cove, and Oyster Bay before the automobile era.
    15 unique versions available
  19. 1901 Map of Babylon, 1958 Print
    1901 Map of Babylon, 1958 Print
    1901 Babylon
    1958 Print · USGS
    The South Shore of Long Island at the turn of the century shows a landscape of rail-linked villages and tidal marshes. Trace early transit hubs like Bethpage Junc. and maritime outposts such as the Zachs Inlet L.S.S. along the coast.
  22. 1901 Map of Northport, 1962 Print
    1901 Map of Northport, 1962 Print
    1901 Northport
    1962 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Long Island is captured here at the turn of the century, showing a landscape defined by deep harbors and maritime navigation. You can trace the early rail routes of the Long Island RR and locate historic coastal landmarks like Eatons Neck L.H. and Fort Salonga.
  25. 1903 Map of Babylon
    1903 Map of Babylon
    1903 Babylon
    1903 Print · USGS
    Southern Suffolk County coastal life and rail expansion are captured here at the turn of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace early residential clusters around Amityville or locate coastal landmarks like Oak Island L.S.S. and Bethpage Junc.
    8 unique versions available
  28. 1903 Map of Northport
    1903 Map of Northport
    1903 Northport
    1903 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Long Island at the turn of the century reveals a landscape defined by deep harbors and the expanding railroad. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Northport and Huntington, or locate landmarks like Eaton Neck L.H. and Kings Park.
    8 unique versions available
  31. 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
  34. 1904 Map of Islip
    1904 Map of Islip
    1904 Islip
    1904 Print · USGS
    Suffolk County at the start of the century reveals a landscape defined by deep north-shore harbors and the expansive Great South Bay. Genealogists and local historians can trace early rail lines through Kings Park and Stony Brook, or locate the sprawling State Hospital and St. Dominic Convent.
    5 unique versions available
  37. 1919 Map of Babylon
    1919 Map of Babylon
    1919 Babylon
    1919 Print · USGS
    The South Shore of Long Island is captured here during a period of steady growth between the world wars. Genealogists and local historians can trace early transportation routes like the Motor Parkway and locate coastal landmarks such as the Oak Island L.S.S. and St. Dominic Convent.
  40. 1942 Map of Islip, 1943 Print
    1942 Map of Islip, 1943 Print
    1942 Islip
    1943 Print · USGS
    Central Suffolk County is shown during the early years of the war, as the automobile began to reshape the distance between historic North Shore harbors and the South Shore bays. Researchers can trace the path of the Long Island Motor Parkway, locate family plots at Pinelawn Cem, and identify coastal landmarks like Eaton Neck L H.
  43. 1947 Map of Hicksville
    1947 Map of Hicksville
    1947 Hicksville
    1947 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Nassau County is captured here as the storied Gold Coast estates began to meet the expanding suburban reach of Hicksville and Syosset. Genealogists and historians can locate family-named lands like the Davison Estate or visit the T Roosevelt Grave at Young Memorial Cemetery.
  46. 1947 Map of Sea Cliff
    1947 Map of Sea Cliff
    1947 Sea Cliff
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Gold Coast of Nassau County is captured here in the late 1940s, showcasing a landscape of massive private estates and yacht clubs. Trace family-named landmarks like the Vanderbilt Estate or find historic aviation sites like the New York Seaplane Airport.
  49. 1947 Map of Huntington
    1947 Map of Huntington
    1947 Huntington
    1947 Print · USGS
    Post-war Long Island comes into focus here, showing the north shore during a period of significant growth. Genealogists can trace family footprints across Swedetown Village, the Nassau County Sanitarium, and the many schools like Union District Sch No 13.
  52. 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.
  55. 1947 Map of Jones Beach
    1947 Map of Jones Beach
    1947 Jones Beach
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Long Island shoreline comes into focus in the late 1940s as public recreation and maritime safety infrastructure expand. Trace the early layout of Jones Beach State Park, the Bird and Game Sanctuary, and the Jones Beach Life Boat Station.
  58. 1947 Map of Amityville
    1947 Map of Amityville
    1947 Amityville
    1947 Print · USGS
    Postwar Long Island comes alive in the late 1940s as suburban shorelines and aviation hubs begin to reshape the landscape. Local historians can trace early neighborhood footprints and industrial sites like Republic Flying Field, the N Y State Poor Farm, and Pinelawn Cemetery.
  61. 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.
  64. 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
  67. 1954 Map of West Gilgo Beach, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of West Gilgo Beach, 1955 Print
    1954 West Gilgo Beach
    1955 Print · USGS
    The barrier beaches of southern Nassau County are captured here in the mid-1950s as the state park system matured. Researchers can trace early coastal settlements at West Gilgo Beach or the marshy topography of Middle Line Island and the Tobay Beach Bird and Game Sanctuary.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1954 Map of Huntington, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Huntington, 1956 Print
    1954 Huntington
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Long Island comes alive in this survey of the Nassau and Suffolk county line as suburban expansion begins to reshape the landscape. Trace local heritage at the Walt Whitman Birthplace, the Old Burial Hill Cem, and the grounds of the Carnegie Institute.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1954 Map of Bayville, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Bayville, 1956 Print
    1954 Bayville
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Gold Coast of Long Island is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the transition from grand estates to post-war residential growth. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at Pratt Cem or locate local landmarks like Mill Neck Manor and the Monastery.
    2 unique versions available
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