2023 Map of Flushing

About this map

Flushing and the northern waterfront of Queens anchor this modern survey, which details the complex interaction of dense urban neighborhoods and the Long Island Sound coastline. The map spans from Corona and East Elmhurst through the established residential grids of Whitestone and Bayside to the edge of Nassau County. Major maritime and aviation infrastructure is prominent, including LaGuardia Airport and the narrow Rikers Island Channel. To the north, the Bronx neighborhoods of Unionport and Westchester are linked to Queens by several massive highway interchanges. Of particular interest to researchers is Hart Island, site of the Potters Field Burial Ground, and the numerous smaller islands and reefs such as The Bluzes and Stepping Stones that have long posed navigational challenges at the approach to the East River. Institutional landmarks like SUNY Maritime College and the United States Merchant Marine Academy highlight the area's deep connection to the sea.