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1921 Map of Easthampton

Name: 1921 Topographic Map of Easthampton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1921
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1921

About this map

Amagansett L.S.S. and other Life-Saving Stations stand watch along the shoreline in this Army Corps of Engineers tactical survey, capturing the coastal defenses and maritime character of eastern Long Island in the years following World War I. The Long Island R. R. (Montauk Division) cuts through the landscape, connecting established villages like Easthampton and Amagansett with smaller settlements such as Freetown and Wainscott. This era shows the region before its later density, with large tracts of terrain like Napeague Beach and Georgica Neck remaining relatively open.

Water plays a central role in the local geography, from the interior Georgica Pond and Fresh Pond to the northern reaches of Gardiners Bay. Notable landmarks such as Abrams Ldg. and the oddly named Promised Land highlight specific points of access and industry. The presence of several Life-Saving Stations, including Georgica L.S.S. and Napeague L.S.S., underscores the treacherous nature of the Atlantic Ocean coast before modern navigation.