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2023 Map of Jones Inlet

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Jones Inlet
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Hempstead Bay and the intricate salt marshes of the South Shore define this coastal landscape, where the barrier islands protect a labyrinth of tidal creeks and leads. The developed waterfronts of Lido Beach and Point Lookout stand at the edge of Jones Inlet, marking the transition from the inhabited villages of Baldwin and Baldwin Harbor to the expansive wetlands. A complex network of islands, including Meadow Island, West Crow Island, and East Island, reveals the natural geography that persists alongside major infrastructure like the Loop Pkwy and Ocean Pkwy.

This modern survey illustrates the enduring relationship between Nassau County settlements and the sea. From the small channels like Neds Creek and Haunts Creek to the larger Jones Bay, the map traces the delicate balance of recreation and preservation at Jones Beach. Genealogists and environmental historians can use these records to track the stabilization of the shoreline and the continued importance of features like Middle Bay and Reynolds Channel in the regional maritime economy.