2016 Map of Lawrence

About this map

Saint Marys Cem and the Shor Yoshuv Rabbinical Coll sit near the border of Queens and Nassau counties, anchoring a densely settled coastal landscape. This survey of the South Shore illustrates the complex relationship between residential growth and the tidal marshlands of Bannister Bay and Reynolds Channel. The map details the interconnected island communities of Harbor Isle and Barnum Island, separated from the mainland by a network of waterways including Swift Creek and Nums Channel. The Long Island railroad line cuts through the heart of the northern settlements, while the Atlantic Beach Bridge provides a vital link to the barrier island beach communities. From the marshes of Hewlett Hassock to the residential streets of Long Beach, the map captures a modern coastal environment shaped by historical settlement patterns and significant geographic engineering.