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1942 Map of Islip

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

The Long Island RR and the Long Island Motor Parkway define the early 1940s transportation landscape of central and eastern Long Island, illustrating the area's transition from agricultural hamlets to a growing suburban network. This War Department survey shows a clear contrast between the developed north shore harbors like Port Jefferson and Huntington and the large interior tracts of the Dix Hills and Half Hollow Hills. Along the southern coastline, the map documents a robust maritime infrastructure of life-saving stations and lighthouses, including the Fire Island L H, Blue Point L S S, and Oak Island L S S, protecting the navigation lanes near the Fire Island Inlet. Genealogical researchers will find value in the detailed plotting of settlements such as Fort Salonga, Flowerfield, and Fairground, alongside the sprawling grounds of Pinelawn Cem.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1942
Date Published1943
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16 x 21.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain