1967 Map of Bellport

About this map

Brookhaven National Laboratory occupies a significant portion of this central Long Island landscape, appearing alongside growing mid-century suburban developments and older rural hamlets. The map documents a period of rapid infrastructure expansion, dominated by the paths of the Long Island Railroad and the newly established Long Island Expressway. These transit corridors cut through the woodlands and wetlands of Brookhaven, connecting interior settlements like Yaphank and Medford to the south shore's coastal communities. Along the edge of Bellport Bay, the settlement patterns of Bellport, North Bellport, and Hagerman show dense residential grids. Local life is detailed through numerous neighborhood anchors, including St Andrews Ch, the Eagle Drive Sch, and Brookhaven Memorial Hospital. The preservation of natural features like Carmans River and Spring Lake contrasts with the industrial activity visible at the local Gravel Pit.