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1904 Map of Easthampton

Name: 1904 Topographic Map of Easthampton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1904
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1904

About this map

The coastal village of Easthampton and its surrounding hamlets are captured at the turn of the century, showcasing the eastern Long Island shoreline before the era of intensive suburban development. The Long Island R. R. (Montauk Division) cuts through the landscape, linking settlements like Amagansett, Pantigo, and Wainscott. This transit corridor helped transition the area from its agrarian and maritime roots into a burgeoning seasonal destination.

Along the southern edge, the influence of the United States Life-Saving Service is prominent, with several stations such as Amagansett L.S.S. and Napeague L.S.S. positioned to guard Napeague Beach. The map details numerous coastal ponds and landings, including Hook Pond and Abrams Ldg., reflecting a landscape deeply tied to the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and Gardiners Bay. Small interior settlements like Hardscrabble, Jericho, and Freetown provide a view into the local genealogy of Suffolk County's East End.