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1967 Map of Bay Shore East

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Bay Shore East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Fire Island National Seashore and the barrier beach communities define the southern extent of this 1960s survey, showing a distinct contrast between the dense suburban grid of the mainland and the isolated seasonal settlements of Kismet, Saltaire, and Ocean Beach. The mainland is characterized by established neighborhoods in Bay Shore, Islip, and East Islip, where the Long Island Railroad and Sunrise Highway facilitate movement across the South Shore. Landmarks such as the Fire Island Lighthouse and Adelphi Suffolk College anchor the local geography.

Maritime activity is evident along the protected waters of Great South Bay, where numerous creeks like Orowoc Creek and Champlin Creek meet the shoreline. Large public spaces and private estates are prominent, including the Bayard Cutting Arboretum and the Timber Point Country Club near the Connetquot River. The map also details early transportation hubs like the Islip Sta and Bay Shore Sta, essential for the region's mid-century growth.