2019 Map of Far Rockaway

About this map

The dense residential street grids of Far Rockaway and Rockaway Park define this barrier island landscape, where the Long Island RR and thoroughfares like Rockaway Beach Blvd connect a string of coastal neighborhoods. The northern reaches are dominated by the intricate wetlands and tidal channels of Jamaica Bay, including the community of Broad Channel and the expansive Gateway National Recreation Area. Significant infrastructure is present throughout, from the Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge spanning the bay to the southern boundary of John F Kennedy International Airport near Motts Basin. Local landmarks like the Global Business Institute and Beis Medrash Heichal Dovid reflect the area's established community character. The map captures the complex geography of Queens where the Atlantic shoreline meets the sheltered waters of Barbadoes Basin and Vernam Basin, illustrating the high-density urban development characteristic of the early 21st century.