2019 Map of Jones Inlet

About this map

Hempstead Bay and the intricate marshlands of the South Shore define this 2019 survey, where the Atlantic Ocean meets a complex network of channels and tidal islands. The coastal settlements of Lido Beach and Point Lookout anchor the barrier island to the west, while the eastern portion is dominated by the recreational expanse of Jones Beach. This map illustrates the vital infrastructure connecting these sandbars to Long Island, including the Loop Pkwy and significant spans like the Long Creek Bridge. Internal waterways such as Reynolds Channel and Sloop Channel separate numerous named landforms like Meadow Island and East Crow Island. For those studying coastal geography, the detail around Jones Inlet reveals the dynamic relationship between the shifting shoals of Short Beach and the developed waterfronts of Freeport further inland.