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1947 Map of Amityville

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Amityville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

Farmingdale and Amityville serve as central hubs in this postwar survey of Long Island’s southern shore. The landscape is a mix of dense residential grids and industrial aviation interests, highlighted by Republic Flying Field and the American Aeroplane & Engine Corporation. To the north, vast memorial grounds including Pinelawn Cemetery and Resurrection Cem dominate the terrain near the Main Line Turnpike.

Coastal developments like Nassau Shores and Biltmore Shores illustrate the era's suburban expansion toward the Great South Bay. Marine industry and recreation are evident at the Homans Boat Mfg Plant and the Unqua Yacht Club, while the interior shows institutional history at the N Y State Poor Farm. The Long Island RR and the Montauk Division provide the backbone for these communities, connecting early settlements like Seaford and Copiague to the broader regional network.