2013 Map of Bay Shore West OE S

About this map

The Atlantic Ocean dominates this offshore survey, capturing the dynamic coastal edge of Fire Island just after the turn of the decade. The map focuses on the western tip of the barrier island at Democrat Point, a location defined by shifting sands and the rhythmic influence of the sea. This specific point of land is a critical navigational marker for those entering the neighboring inlets of Long Island's South Shore. Along the narrow strip of land at the top of the sheet, the Robert Moses Pkwy provides limited vehicular access to this coastal reach, highlighting the infrastructure designed to bridge the gap between the mainland and the island's shores. The vast majority of the map is a study of the open ocean, illustrating the significant aquatic buffer that separates these barrier beaches from the deeper Atlantic.