2019 Map of Flushing

About this map

Flushing and the surrounding boroughs in 2019 are defined by a complex web of modern infrastructure and long-standing landmarks across Queens and the Bronx. The map illustrates the dense urban residential corridors of Baychester, Morris Park, and Bayside as they are bisected by major transportation arteries like the Throgs Neck Bridge and the Whitestone Bridge. Along the shoreline of the East River and Long Island Sound, the geography reveals a mixture of maritime tradition and institutional use, from the SUNY Maritime College at Throgs Neck to the United States Merchant Marine Academy near Elm Point. Significant open spaces and historical sites are preserved amidst the development, including the expansive Saint Raymond Cem and the isolated Potters Field Burial Ground on Hart Island. The prominence of LaGuardia Airport at the edge of Flushing Bay underscores the region's role as a critical transit hub for New York at the dawn of the twenty-first century.