1947 Map of Jones Beach

About this map

Jones Beach State Park dominates this post-war coastal landscape, where the barrier island architecture meets the shifting waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The map documents the intricate infrastructure of the South Shore during a period of significant recreational development, featuring the Ocean Boulevard and the Jones Beach Underpass. Beyond the public beaches, the landscape is defined by the marshy complex of South Line Island and Black Banks Island, separated from the mainland by the State Boat Channel and South Oyster Bay. This survey provides a precise look at the maritime safety and conservation efforts of the late 1940s, including the Jones Beach Life Boat Station, a C G Cupola, and the dedicated Bird and Game Sanctuary near Salt Pond.