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1995 Map of Flushing

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Flushing
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

The East River and Long Island Sound dominate this coastal survey, where the dense urban expansion of the late 20th century meets the historic waterfronts of the Bronx and Queens. The map captures a complex network of infrastructure, including the Whitestone Bridge and Throgs Neck Bridge, which serve as vital connectors for the surrounding neighborhoods of Whitestone, College Point, and Throgs Neck. Significant institutional presence is evident at the State Maritime College and the Fort Totten Mil Reservation, while Shea Stadium stands as a prominent landmark in Flushing Meadow Park.

The maritime character of the area is highlighted by small islands like City Island and Hart Island, and the now-defunct aviation footprint of Flushing Airport. Local history is deeply etched into the landscape through extensive burial grounds such as St Raymonds Cemetery and Flushing Cemetery. From the industrial corridors near East Elmhurst to the residential streets of Bayside and Oakland Gardens, the map records a fully developed metropolitan fabric defined by its proximity to the sound.