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1966 Map of Flushing

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Flushing
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Dense urban networks and maritime infrastructure define this mid-1960s landscape, where the Bronx and Queens border meets the Long Island Sound. The map reveals a borough in transition, captured just as the modern highway system was solidifying. Major arterial routes like the Cross Bronx Expressway and Long Island Expressway cut through established neighborhoods such as Whitestone and Flushing, while the presence of Shea Stadium and La Guardia Airport signifies the area's role as a regional hub.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the intricate parish and public school systems, including numerous institutions like Holy Cross Sch and PS 14. The nautical character of the region is prominent along the Eastchester Bay and Little Neck Bay, where the State Maritime College sits at Throgs Neck and the ferry-accessible Hart Island remains isolated from the mainland sprawl. Significant greenspaces such as Pelham Bay Park and Flushing Meadow Park provide a distinct contrast to the tightly packed blocks of Corona and Bayside.