Old Maps of Watch Hill, Fire Island

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Watch Hill, Fire Island maps

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  1. 1947 Map of Howells Point
    1947 Map of Howells Point
    1947 Howells Point
    1947 Print · USGS
    The 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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. 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

  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

  7. 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

  8. 1967 Map of Howells Point, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Howells Point, 1968 Print
    1967 Howells Point
    1968 Print · USGS
    The South Shore of Long Island is captured in the late sixties, showcasing the newly established Fire Island National Seashore. Researchers can trace the development of Bellport and Shirley or locate small beach outposts like Davis Park.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 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.

  10. 1984 Map of Long Island East, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Long Island East, 1985 Print
    1984 Long Island East
    1985 Print · USGS
    Eastern Long Island in the 1980s reveals a landscape of suburban growth and coastal preservation. Trace the mid-century development of Hampton Bays alongside Calverton National Cemetery and the Long Island Rail Road.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 2010 Map of Howells Point, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Howells Point, 2010 Print
    2010 Howells Point
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Watch Hill, including Brookhaven, Shirley, and other nearby areas

  12. 2013 Map of Howells Point, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Howells Point, 2013 Print
    2013 Howells Point
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Watch Hill, including Brookhaven, Shirley, and other nearby areas

  13. 2016 Map of Howells Point, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Howells Point, 2016 Print
    2016 Howells Point
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Watch Hill, including Brookhaven, Shirley, and other nearby areas

  14. 2019 Map of Howells Point, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Howells Point, 2019 Print
    2019 Howells Point
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Watch Hill, including Brookhaven, Shirley, and other nearby areas

  15. 2023 Map of Howells Point, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Howells Point, 2023 Print
    2023 Howells Point
    2023 Print · USGS
    The South Shore of Long Island is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showcasing the protected landscapes of the Fire Island National Seashore. Researchers can trace the coastal layout of Bellport, Davis Park, and Shirley.

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