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Old Maps of Islip, New York for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Islip with 79 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Islip has changed over the decades.

Islip, NY maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 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.
  7. 1902 Map of Setauket, 1959 Print
    1902 Map of Setauket, 1959 Print
    1902 Setauket
    1959 Print · USGS
    Suffolk County’s north and south shores are captured here at the start of the twentieth century. Researchers can trace the Port Jefferson Branch rail lines, the grounds of the State Hospital, and the early layout of Setauket and Bohemia.
  10. 1902 Map of Fire Island, 1962 Print
    1902 Map of Fire Island, 1962 Print
    1902 Fire Island
    1962 Print · USGS
    The South Shore of Long Island is captured here at the dawn of the twentieth century, anchored by the Montauk Division rail line. Genealogists and maritime historians can locate early settlements like Oakdale and trace the vital network of Life-Saving Stations including Point O'Woods L.S.S. and Blue Point L.S.S. along the barrier beach.
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 1903 Map of Fire Island
    1903 Map of Fire Island
    1903 Fire Island
    1903 Print · USGS
    Long Island's southern shore and the outer barrier beach are captured here at the turn of the century. You can trace early coastal infrastructure through the Fire Island Lighthouse and life-saving stations like Lone Hill L.S.S. and Blue Point L.S.S..
    6 unique versions available
  22. 1904 Map of Setauket
    1904 Map of Setauket
    1904 Setauket
    1904 Print · USGS
    Suffolk County at the start of the century shows a North Shore landscape of maritime villages and inland rail depots. Genealogists can trace family names and institutions from Stony Brook to the State Hospital For The Insane and Patchogue.
    7 unique versions available
  25. 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
  28. 1919 Map of Setauket
    1919 Map of Setauket
    1919 Setauket
    1919 Print · USGS
    Long Island's north and south shores meet in this post-war tactical survey, documenting the transition from maritime villages to rail-linked townships. Genealogists and researchers can trace early century landmarks like the State Hospital for the Insane and the original Setauket Sta.
  31. 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.
  34. 1941 Map of Bay Shore West
    1941 Map of Bay Shore West
    1941 Bay Shore West
    1941 Print · USGS
    Coastal Suffolk County comes to life during the early 1940s, showing the South Shore villages as the Long Island suburb began to take shape. Researchers can trace the layout of early school districts like the Union Free Sch or find local landmarks such as the Babylon Yacht Club and St Patricks Ch.
  37. 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.
  40. 1944 Map of Bay Shore East
    1944 Map of Bay Shore East
    1944 Bay Shore East
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Long Island shoreline near Bay Shore and Islip is captured here during the 1940s. Researchers can trace the development of barrier island communities like Ocean Beach and Point O' Woods or locate the historic Fire Island Coast Guard station.
  43. 1947 Map of Central Islip
    1947 Map of Central Islip
    1947 Central Islip
    1947 Print · USGS
    Suffolk County is captured in the mid-1940s as institutional grounds and early aviation hubs began to reshape the Long Island interior. Researchers can trace the sprawling grounds of the Central Islip State Hospital and the early layout of Islip Airport.
  46. 1947 Map of Sayville
    1947 Map of Sayville
    1947 Sayville
    1947 Print · USGS
    The South Shore of Long Island is captured here in the late 1940s, showing a landscape of maritime villages and coastal retreats. Researchers can trace the development of Sayville and Bayport or locate remote landmarks like Cherry Grove and the Blue Point CG on the barrier beach.
  49. 1947 Map of Patchogue
    1947 Map of Patchogue
    1947 Patchogue
    1947 Print · USGS
    Central Suffolk County is documented just after the war, showing the distinct village identities of the south shore and the rural interior. Trace local genealogy and property development through the street grids of Patchogue, Bohemia, and the rail-oriented Ronkonkoma.
  52. 1947 Map of Greenlawn
    1947 Map of Greenlawn
    1947 Greenlawn
    1947 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Suffolk County is captured here during its transition from an estate-dotted landscape to a growing suburban corridor. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy properties like the Anna Gould Estate and early industry such as the Golden Pickle Works or Pilgrim Sand & Gravel Co.
  55. 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.
  58. 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
  61. 1954 Map of Greenlawn, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Greenlawn, 1956 Print
    1954 Greenlawn
    1956 Print · USGS
    Western Suffolk County is shown here in the mid-fifties as suburban grids begin to surround massive institutional grounds and parkways. Genealogists can trace family burial sites like Buffett Cem and Carll Cem or locate the Deer Park Airport and Pilgrim State Hospital.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 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.
  67. 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.
  70. 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
  73. 1956 Map of Central Islip, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Central Islip, 1957 Print
    1956 Central Islip
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Suffolk County is captured here during a period of massive suburban expansion along the central Island. Researchers can trace the massive footprints of the Central Islip State Hospital, locate family plots in Calvary Cem, or follow the early routes of the Long Island Motor Parkway.
    2 unique versions available
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