1967 Map of Jones Inlet

About this map

Jones Beach State Park dominates this coastal landscape, showing the complex network of parkways and barrier island developments as they appeared in the late 1960s. The intricate salt marshes and tidal channels of Hempstead Bay and Middle Bay are meticulously mapped, including numerous named features like Meadow Island and Pine Marsh. The layout of established communities such as Point Lookout and Lido Beach is visible alongside the expansive recreational infrastructure of the era, from the Marine Theater to various parking fields and bathhouses. Cultural and maritime landmarks are present across the inlet, including the U S Coast Guard Station and the U S Mil Res. The map documents the heavy engineering of the South Shore, where the Meadowbrook State Parkway and Wantagh State Parkway converge to serve the growing post-war leisure traffic of Long Island.