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1947 Map of Howells Point
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1947 Map of Howells Point

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

The coastal interface of Long Island's South Shore is captured here just after the war, showcasing the residential clusters of Brookhaven near the mouth of Howell Creek. This 1947 revision, based on 1942 aerial photography, documents the narrow, unprotected expanse of Great South Beach as it buffers the mainland from the Atlantic Ocean. The map provides a high-resolution view of the shifting sandbars and marshy outcrops within the estuarine waters, including Ridge Island and Pelican Island situated between Bellport Bay and the open sea. This era of surveying predates much of the modern stabilization of the barrier beach system, reflecting a more fluid landscape of inlets and coves like Long Cove. The detail focuses heavily on the hydrography and shoreline morphology, essential for navigating the shallow reaches of Great South Bay and Patchogue Bay at Howell Pt.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1947
Date Published1947
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 28.1 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain