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1956 Map of Greenport

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Greenport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Greenport and Shelter Island dominate this mid-century survey of the Peconic Bay region, illustrating the intricate relationship between maritime commerce and seasonal resort life. The Long Island RR terminates at the Greenport Harbor waterfront, where the Town Hall and Union Sch anchor the village center. Across the channel, Shelter Island Heights and Dering Harbor show a landscape of winding roads, golf courses, and coastal landings, including the Beach Club Pt.

Evidence of the area's deep roots is found in several burial grounds like Stirling Cem and the Quaker Cem, alongside religious landmarks such as Holy Trinity Ch. To the south, the North Haven Peninsula and the historic port of Sag Harbor are visible, including the Sag Harbor Yacht Club and the Retreat House near Staft Beach. The map also captures the sprawling Orient Beach State Park and its Long Beach Bar Lighthouse, protecting the entrance to Gardiners Bay.