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1950s Maps of Fire Island, New York

Explore 10 historic maps of Fire Island 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 Fire Island'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 Fire Island's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Fire Island, NY 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
  4. 1954 Map of Bay Shore West, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Bay Shore West, 1956 Print
    1954 Bay Shore West
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Suffolk County is captured here during its post-war housing boom, from the growing suburbs of Wyandanch to the barrier beaches. Genealogists and local historians can trace old family plots at St Josephs Cem, explore the early footprint of Belmont Lake State Park, or follow the historic Long Island Railroad line.
  7. 1955 Map of Sayville, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Sayville, 1957 Print
    1955 Sayville
    1957 Print · USGS
    South Shore life in the mid-fifties centered on the connection between mainland villages and the emerging summer colonies of Fire Island. You can trace the Long Island Railroad corridor and locate local landmarks like Union Cem or the LaSalle Military Academy.
  10. 1955 Map of Bay Shore East, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Bay Shore East, 1957 Print
    1955 Bay Shore East
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal Suffolk County thrives in the mid-fifties as mainland suburbs like East Islip and Brightwaters expand toward the Great South Bay. Researchers can trace ferry routes to seasonal colonies at Ocean Beach or locate local landmarks like Brookwood Hall Orphanage.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1956 Map of Howells Point, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Howells Point, 1957 Print
    1956 Howells Point
    1957 Print · USGS
    The South Shore of Long Island is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the coastal developments of Bellport and Shirley along the bays. Researchers can trace the shifting sands of Fire Island Beach and find landmarks like Smith Point and Hospital Island.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1956 Map of Pattersquash Island, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Pattersquash Island, 1957 Print
    1956 Pattersquash Island
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal Suffolk County comes into focus in the mid-1950s, documenting the growing neighborhoods of Shirley and Mastic Beach. Trace the waterfront along Moriches Bay and Narrow Bay, or locate landmarks like Pattersquash Island and Smith Pt.
  19. 1956 Map of Eastport, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Eastport, 1958 Print
    1956 Eastport
    1958 Print · USGS
    The South Shore of Long Island in the mid-fifties reveals a coastal landscape of growing summer colonies and a significant military presence. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named necks and points or locate landmarks like the Westhampton Ch and Suffolk County Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1957 Map of Moriches, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Moriches, 1958 Print
    1957 Moriches
    1958 Print · USGS
    The south shore of Long Island undergoes rapid mid-century expansion in this detailed record of the Moriches area. Researchers can trace the early residential grids of Shirley and Mastic Beach alongside traditional sites like the Church in the Wildwood and Floyd Cemetery.
  25. 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.
  28. 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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