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1947 Map of Freeport

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Freeport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

Roosevelt Field and Mitchell Field anchor the northern landscape of this post-war Nassau County survey, reflecting the region's mid-century identity as a hub for early aviation. The coastal marshlands around Freeport and Baldwin are intricately mapped, showing the complex network of islands like Cuba Island and Middle Island before modern shoreline stabilization. Inland, the rapid transition from agrarian estates to suburban residential blocks is evident in Garden City and Hempstead.

Social and recreational life of the era is marked by numerous landmarks, including the Meadow Brook Polo Field, Salisbury Links (Golf), and the Aviation Country Club Airport. Essential infrastructure of the day is also preserved, from the Brooklyn Pumping Sta to the Hempstead Sewage Disposal Plant. Cultural centers such as Our Lady Of Loretto Sch and the Church of the Cure of Ars serve the growing local neighborhoods.