1950s Maps of Ridge, Brookhaven

Explore 6 historic maps of Ridge from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Ridge's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Ridge's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Ridge, Brookhaven maps

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  1. 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

  2. 1956 Map of Bellport, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Bellport, 1958 Print
    1956 Bellport
    1958 Print · USGS
    Long Island's South Shore hamlets and the growing research complex at Brookhaven are captured here in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace family sites at Holy Sepulchre Cem, explore the shoreline at Squassux Landing, or locate the Suffolk Home.

  3. 1956 Map of Middle Island, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Middle Island, 1958 Print
    1956 Middle Island
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Suffolk County comes to life as the North Shore communities of Sound Beach and Rocky Point expand along the Long Island Sound. Genealogists and historians can trace local family roots through sites like Hallock Cem, Aldrich Cem, and the old paths of Whiskey Road.

  4. 1957 Map of Wading River, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Wading River, 1958 Print
    1957 Wading River
    1958 Print · USGS
    In the mid-fifties, this portion of Suffolk County supported a unique mix of aviation industry, scientific research, and coastal recreation. Genealogists and historians can locate the Wading River Cem, Grumman Airport, and the early footprint of the Brookhaven National Laboratory.

  5. 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.

  6. 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

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