1947 Map of Coney Island
USGS Topo · Published 1947About this map
Coney Island and the southern reaches of Brooklyn are depicted here during the immediate post-war period, showcasing a dense urban grid meeting the complex waterways of Jamaica Bay. The landscape is a study in transition, where the leisure-oriented Boardwalk and Steeplechase at Brighton Beach contrast with the strategic aviation infrastructure at Floyd Bennett Airport. To the east, the marshy terrain of Richs Meadows and Willets Hassock surrounds Barren Island, while the deep waters of Ambrose Channel guide ships toward the harbor. The residential expansion of the era is evident in the numerous schools and hospitals, such as The James Madison High School and Coney Island Hospital. Across the Rockaway Inlet, the U S Military Reservation and Fort Tilden stand watch on Rockaway Point, illustrating the area's dual role as a metropolitan recreational escape and a fortified coastal defensive position.
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