1903 Map of Fire Island
USGS Topo · Published 1923About this map
Fire Island Beach and the extensive Great South Bay define this coastal landscape at the turn of the century. The map highlights a critical maritime safety infrastructure along the barrier island, featuring the Fire Island L.H. (lighthouse) and several Life-Saving Stations including Lone Hill L.S.S. and Blue Point L.S.S.. Along the northern mainland shore, the Long Island R. R. Montauk Division connects growing bayside communities such as Sayville, Bayshore, and East Islip. The intricate network of waterways, including the Connetquot River and Orowoc Cr., suggests an era of active river-to-bay transit. This survey captures the region just as these Suffolk County settlements were transitioning into prominent summer retreats and commercial fishing hubs, notably around Nicolls Bay and Patchogue Bay.
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Editions of this 1903 Fire Island Map
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