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1995 Map of Coney Island

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Coney Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

Coney Island serves as the focal point of this coastal study, illustrating the dense urban grid of southern Brooklyn as it transitioned into the late 20th century. The map details the intricate shoreline from Bensonhurst to Manhattan Beach, where the developed city meets the Atlantic. Significant local institutions and landmarks are clearly identified, including the Kingsborough Community College campus and the recreation infrastructure of Coney Island Beach, featuring the Aquarium and the Amphitheater.

Inland, the grid is punctuated by communal anchors like Washington Cemetery and numerous parish schools such as Our Lady of Grace Sch. The map also captures the critical transport and coastal defense infrastructure of the era, from the Rapid Transit Yards to the US Coast Guard Station on the edge of the Gateway National Recreation Area. Across Rockaway Inlet, the developed enclave of Breezy Pt is shown alongside the natural expanse of Rockaway Point.