1969 Map of Bay Shore West

About this map

The Long Island Railroad cuts a straight path through this dense suburban landscape, anchoring the transit-oriented development of Babylon and Lindenhurst. The map reveals a post-war pattern of residential expansion, where local institutions like Our Lady of Lourdes Sch and Woods Road Sch serve established neighborhoods. Toward the shoreline, the Robert Moses Causeway bridges the Great South Bay, connecting the mainland to the barrier beach environments of Fire Island. This coastal geography is defined by narrow inlets and marshy islands such as Oak Island and Captree Island. Significant public green space is preserved at Belmont Lake State Park, while smaller water bodies like Southards Pond and Hawleys Lake are integrated into the suburban grid. The presence of the U S Coast Guard Station at Democrat Point underscores the area's strategic maritime importance at the Fire Island Inlet.