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1967 Map of Howells Point

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Howells Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Fire Island National Seashore dominates this coastal survey, preserving a critical stretch of the barrier island system protecting the mainland of Long Island. The narrow ribbon of Great South Beach and Fire Island is characterized by shifting sands and intricate shorelines, including Whalehouse Point, Molasses Point, and Goose Pt. Small seasonal settlements like Davis Park and Bayberry Dunes are perched on the dunes, accessible largely by boat or the winding Jeep Trail that traverses the island's length.

Across the waters of Great South Bay and Bellport Bay, the mainland shows significant mid-century development. The villages of Bellport and Shirley anchor the northern coastline, where numerous creeks such as Abets Cr and Swan River drain into the bay. This map captures the transition of the South Shore from a region of maritime activity to a landscape defined by protected federal lands and suburban growth.