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1956 Map of East Hampton

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of East Hampton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

East Hampton and its neighboring villages are captured in mid-century detail, showcasing a landscape defined by its coastal orientation and historic inland settlements. The Long Island Railroad cuts a straight path through the territory, linking Amagansett and Pantigo to the west. Along the shoreline, prominent water bodies such as Georgica Pond, Hook Pond, and Wainscott Pond sit behind the protective barrier of Amagansett Beach and Wainscott Beach.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several burial grounds, including St Philomena's Cem, Cedar Lawn Cem, and the East End Cem near the rail terminus. The map preserves the layout of established hamlets like Freetown, Jericho, and Hardscrabble before the intensification of coastal development. To the north, the wooded reaches of Stoney Hill and the wetland fringes of Threemile Harbor represent the less-populated interior of the South Fork during this era.