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1947 Map of Mattituck Hills

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Mattituck Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

Mattituck Hills rise sharply from the northern shore of the Long Island Sound, defining the coastal topography of this portion of Southold just after World War II. The landscape is characterized by a mix of agricultural plots and dense coastal features, particularly around the navigable Mattituck Inlet and Mattituck Creek. The settlement at Waterville serves as a local hub, situated amidst a network of rural thoroughfares including Long Lane and Alvans Lane.

Navigation and local infrastructure are prominently marked by features such as Mattituck Light and various utilitarian structures like Poleskis Tank and Trans Tower. To the east, the Oregon Hills and the prominent Duck Pond Pt provide recognizable landmarks for coastal navigation. This survey, compiled from 1942 aerial photography, documents the North Fork's transition from a primarily maritime and farming community into a more developed coastal region during the mid-twentieth century.