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1954 Map of Huntington

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Huntington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Nassau and Suffolk County border runs through this mid-century landscape, capturing a period of significant suburban expansion on Long Island. Established settlements like Huntington and Huntington Station are depicted alongside rising residential developments in South Huntington and Melville. The southern portion of the map is dominated by large-scale institutions and public spaces, most notably the Long Island National Cemetery and Bethpage State Park.

Interpreting the map reveals a tension between the area's rural past and its suburbanizing future, evidenced by the proximity of the Walt Whitman Birthplace to the newly cutting Long Island Expressway. Institutional landmarks such as the Carnegie Institute near Inner Harbor and the Nassau County Sanatorium illustrate the region's diverse historical uses, from scientific research to public health. The dense network of schools, including the Toaz Junior High Sch and St Rose Industrial Sch, highlights the infrastructure supporting the post-war population boom.