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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 coastal surroundings are meticulously documented here following a 1956 survey of this South Shore landscape. The village center is surrounded by several smaller hamlets and historical settlements, including Freetown, Amagansett, and Hardscrabble, all connected by the Long Island Railroad. The coastal geography is defined by a series of brackish coastal ponds such as Hook Pond, Georgica Pond, and Wainscott Pond, which are separated from the Atlantic Ocean by narrow barrier beaches.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the numerous burial grounds and religious sites, such as St Philomenas Cem, Cedar Lawn Cem, and Waters Chapel. The map also captures the recreational character of the era, noting the Maidstone Club and its Golf Club grounds. From the wooded heights of Stoney Hill to the flatlands of Midhampton, the map provides a clear look at the road network and property distribution before the mid-century expansion of the Hamptons.