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1984 Map of Long Island West

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Long Island West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Long Island Rail Road corridors and heavy suburban development of the mid-1980s define this topographic study of western Long Island. Spanning from the Hudson River to Port Jefferson, the map documents the dense residential and industrial expansion across Nassau and Suffolk counties. Major infrastructure projects like the Long Island Expressway and the Northern State Parkway weave together established coastal communities such as Glen Cove and inland post-war hubs like Levittown.

Along the shores of the Long Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean, the map highlights significant protected areas, including the Gateway National Recreation Area and Fire Island National Seashore. The bathymetric data provides a detailed look at the seafloor and coastal features like Lloyd Neck and Jones Beach, while the presence of both John F Kennedy International Airport and La Guardia Airport underscores the region's role as a primary transportation nexus for the eastern seaboard.