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1903 Map of Babylon

Name: 1903 Topographic Map of Babylon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

Babylon and the neighboring shoreline communities of Amityville and Lindenhurst appear here at the turn of the century, long before the suburban transformation of the mid-twentieth century. The landscape is defined by the complex aquatic geography of South Oyster Bay and Great South Bay, where a labyrinth of islands like Elder Island and Muncie Island are separated by channels such as Hole Creek and Fox Creek.

On the barrier beach, the presence of Zachs Inlet L.S.S., Jones Beach L.S.S., and Oak Island L.S.S. underscores the maritime hazards of the era. Inland, the Long Island Railroad and its Montauk Division provide the primary transit corridor, connecting inland settlements like Farmingdale and Pinelawn to the coastal resorts. Significant local landmarks include the St. Dominic Convent and recreational spots like the Kennel Club Pond and Rod and Reel Pond near the Carlls River.