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1954 Map of Jones Inlet

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Jones Inlet
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Jones Beach State Park dominates this coastal survey, showcasing the mid-century infrastructure of the Long Island shore. The landscape is a complex network of salt marshes and tidal channels, including Hempstead Bay and the Jones Inlet. Modern transportation is a primary focus, featuring the Meadowbrook State Parkway and its Meadowbrook Toll Road, which provided essential access to the developing recreation areas.

On the western barrier island, the settlements of Lido Beach and Point Lookout appear alongside Hempstead Town Park, illustrating the balance between residential expansion and public leisure space. Noteworthy landmarks of the era include the Marine Stadium and a Bascule Bridge crossing Long Creek. The map also captures numerous named marsh islands like High Meadow Island and Sea Dog Island, documenting the intricate geography of the bays before further 20th-century coastal modifications changed the character of the South Shore.