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1903 Map of Hempstead

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

Hempstead stands as the central hub of this turn-of-the-century landscape, a bustling junction where the Long Island Railroad (Hempstead Branch) meets a dense network of early suburban settlements. The map illustrates a critical era of transition as the rail lines foster rapid growth in villages like Mineola, Garden City, and Floral Park. Southward, the terrain dissolves into the complex labyrinth of the south shore, defined by the Hempstead Reservoir and a intricate series of marshes and inlets.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1903
Date Published1945
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain