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1966 Map of Arthur Kill

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Arthur Kill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Staten Island’s western shoreline and the industrial corridor of northeastern New Jersey meet across the Arthur Kill. This mid-century survey captures a landscape in transition, where established South Shore communities like Tottenville and Princes Bay remain distinct from the intensifying development to the north. Extensive wetlands and tidal flats surround the Fresh Kills and Richmond Creek, marking the natural geography before later expansion.

Heavy infrastructure dominates the Jersey side, with the New Jersey Turnpike and Conrail lines serving Linden and Carteret. On the island, the Staten Island Expressway and Outerbridge Crossing highlight the era's growing connectivity. Significant institutional and community landmarks are documented throughout, including the Sea View Hospital complex, the Baron Hirsch Cemetery, and local schools such as St Louis Academy.