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1903 Map of Hempstead

Name: 1903 Topographic Map of Hempstead
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1903
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1903

About this map

The planned landscape of Garden City and the expanding village of Hempstead anchor this 19th-century survey of southern Nassau County. The inland topography is defined by the early infrastructure of the Long Island R. R., including the Hempstead Branch and the Montauk Division, which spurred growth in commuter settlements like New Hyde Park and Floral Park. Water management is prominent through the Hempstead Reservoir and Millburn Reservoir, reflecting the area's role in the regional water supply system.

Southward, the map details a complex coastal geography of tidal creeks and marshy islands. Named locations such as Christian Hook, Oceanside, and the Camp Meeting Grounds near Merrick illustrate the mix of permanent settlement and seasonal coastal activity. The barrier beach system includes Long Beach and Short Beach, with a L. S. Sta. marking the critical presence of the Life-Saving Service along the Atlantic coast before the modern era of inlet stabilization.