1966 Map of Coney Island

About this map

Brooklyn’s southern edge, from Bensonhurst to Bergen Beach, is defined here by its intricate shoreline and post-war urban density. The map illustrates a landscape of established neighborhoods like Gravesend and New Utrecht transitioning into the massive maritime and military footprints of the era. The vast runways of the U S Naval Air Station Floyd Bennett Field dominate the eastern marshes near Jamaica Bay, while to the south, U S Military Reservation Fort Tilden stands guard over Rockaway Point. Along the Atlantic coast, the recreational infrastructure of Coney Island is fully realized, featuring the Aquarium, the long Boardwalk, and Manhattan Beach Park. Inland, the map captures the community's social fabric through its numerous parochial schools, such as St Brendans Sch and Good Shepherd Sch, alongside significant public works like the Sewage Disposal plant and Coney Island Hospital.