1904 Map of Easthampton

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Easthampton and its surrounding coastal hamlets are captured here at the start of the twentieth century, reflecting a landscape defined by the Long Island R. R. and the maritime safety network of the era. The Montauk Division cuts through the South Fork, connecting established villages like Amagansett and Wainscott to smaller clusters such as Freetown, Pantigo, and Jericho. Along the Atlantic shoreline, the presence of the Napeague L.S.S., Amagansett L.S.S., and Georgica L.S.S. life-saving stations underscores the vital importance of coastal protection before modern navigation. Landings like Abrams Ldg. and Fresh Pond Ldg. on Gardiners Bay suggest a reliance on waterborne transport for goods and travel, while inland terrain features like Divinity Hill and Hardscrabble break the low-lying coastal plain near Georgica Pond and Hook Pond.