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2012 Map of Lawrence

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Lawrence
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Reynolds Channel serves as the central artery for this coastal landscape, separating the barrier island communities from the mainland. The map reveals the intricate shoreline of southwestern Long Island, where suburban developments like Lawrence, Cedarhurst, and Inwood meet a complex network of marshes and tidal waterways. The dense residential grid of Long Beach and Lido Beach contrasts sharply with the fragmented terrain of Lawrence Marsh and numerous small islands such as Hog Island and Barnum Island.

Transport and infrastructure are vital to this maritime corridor, highlighted by the Atlantic Beach Bridge connecting the mainland to the barrier beach. Local centers of activity are anchored by civic landmarks including the Cedarhurst Post Office and the Far Rockaway General Post Office. The map also captures specialized housing such as the Roy Reuther Houses and historical sites like Saint Marys Cemetery, providing a detailed view of the region's late-twentieth-century development and ecological character.