1940s Maps of Shirley, Brookhaven
Explore 3 historic maps of Shirley from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Shirley's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, 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 Shirley's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.
Shirley, Brookhaven maps
(3)- 1947 Map of Bellport
1947 Bellport1947 Print · USGSThe South Shore of Long Island in the late 1940s is shown here at the cusp of significant change. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era landmarks like Yaphank Sta, the Suffolk County Alms House & Childrens Home, and the Camp Upton Military Reservation. - 1947 Map of Howells Point
1947 Howells Point1947 Print · USGSThe South Shore of Long Island is documented here in the late forties, showing the vulnerable barrier beach system before modern development. Researchers can trace the early residential layout of Brookhaven and the natural state of Great South Beach and Ridge Island. - 1949 Map of New York, 1951 Print
1949 New York1951 Print · USGSLong 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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