2013 Map of Far Rockaway

About this map

Far Rockaway and the surrounding barrier beach communities define this coastal area, where the Atlantic shoreline meets the intricate marshlands of Jamaica Bay. The landscape is characterized by a dense grid of residential streets in neighborhoods like Neponsit, Belle Harbor, and Arverne, punctuated by large-scale housing developments such as Hammels Houses and Edgemere Houses. To the north, the massive footprint of John F Kennedy International Airport looms over the bay's islands and channels, while the Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge provides a vital link between the Rockaway Peninsula and the island community of Broad Channel. This area demonstrates a complex balance between intensive urban development and the tidal environment, with numerous basins like Barbadoes Basin and Vernam Basin cutting into the residential fabric. The map also captures local institutions such as the Global Business Institute and recreational spaces like Rockaway Park.