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1954 Map of Bayville

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Bayville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Oak Neck and the surrounding Gold Coast shoreline define this mid-century portrait of northern Nassau County. The landscape is a network of large estates and established residential hamlets, where the Long Island Railroad cuts through Locust Valley and Matinecock. Local heritage is deeply etched into the terrain through family landmarks like Pratt Cem, Underhill Cem, and the imposing Mill Neck Manor.

Coastal geography is intricately detailed, showing the ferry crossing between Bayville and the barrier of Centre Island Beach. Further inland, the map captures the transition from tidal waters like Mill Neck Creek to freshwater bodies such as Beaver Lake. The presence of the Monastery near Lattingtown and the T Roosevelt Memorial Park at Oyster Bay highlights the area's significance as a center for institutional and memorial landmarks during this era of suburban refinement.