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Old Maps of West Bay Shore, Islip for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 22 historic maps of West Bay Shore. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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West Bay Shore, Islip 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. 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.
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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.
  19. 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.
  22. 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.
  25. 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.
  28. 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.
  31. 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
  34. 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.
  37. 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
  40. 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.
  43. 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
  46. 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
  49. 1967 Map of Bay Shore East, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Bay Shore East, 1969 Print
    1967 Bay Shore East
    1969 Print · USGS
    The South Shore of Long Island is captured here in the late sixties, showing the suburban expansion of Bay Shore and Islip alongside the preserved reaches of Heckscher State Park. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Oakwood Cemetery, St Marys Ch, and the iconic Fire Island Lighthouse.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 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.
  55. 1969 Map of Bay Shore West, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Bay Shore West, 1971 Print
    1969 Bay Shore West
    1971 Print · USGS
    Coastal Suffolk County comes alive in the late sixties, showcasing the dense residential growth and expanding parkway systems of the South Shore. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites from the Breslau Cem to the Long Island Rail Road and Babylon Yacht Club.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1984 Map of Long Island West, 1986 Print
    1984 Map of Long Island West, 1986 Print
    1984 Long Island West
    1986 Print · USGS
    Western Long Island in the mid-eighties shows a mature suburban landscape defined by its famous expressways and historic rail lines. Researchers can trace the development of planned communities like Levittown or locate landmarks such as Fort Totten Mil Res and Stony Brook.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 2023 Map of Bay Shore East, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Bay Shore East, 2023 Print
    2023 Bay Shore East
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Great South Bay and Fire Island barrier beach are captured here in the contemporary era. Researchers can trace coastal development across Bay Shore and East Islip or locate historic sites like Saint Patricks Cem and Heckscher State Park.
  64. 2023 Map of Bay Shore West, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Bay Shore West, 2023 Print
    2023 Bay Shore West
    2023 Print · USGS
    Coastal Suffolk County at the start of the 2020s shows a landscape of dense mainland settlements and intricate barrier islands. Genealogists and historians can trace residential growth around Brightwaters or locate local landmarks like Breslau Cem and Belmont Lake.
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