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2013 Map of Gardiners Island West

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Gardiners Island West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Threemile Harbor and Acabonack Harbor dominate this coastal landscape, where the irregular shoreline of eastern Long Island creates a complex network of points, flats, and tidal inlets. The settlement of Springs serves as a central hub, surrounded by smaller communities like Kingstown, Eastside, and the historic waterfront at Fireplace. The presence of several distinct burial grounds, including the Springs Community Presbyterian Church Cem and family plots like the John B Parsons Family Cem, provides a clear view of the area's deep-rooted genealogical history.

Maritime and recreational uses define the era, evidenced by the Fireplace Lodge Girls Camp and Boys Harbor Summer Camp. The mapping of small islands such as Dayton Island and Wood Tick Island, along with various landings like Lafarges Landing and Alewife Brook Landing, illustrates a landscape where water and land are inextricably linked, while inland names like Powder Hill and Grassy Hollow hint at the varied topography behind the beaches.