1956 Map of Mattituck Hills

About this map

Mattituck Hills and the Oregon Hills form a distinctive coastal ridge along this stretch of the North Fork in the mid-1950s. The landscape is defined by the narrow passage of Mattituck Inlet, where a Jetty and the Mattituck Light mark the entrance to the protected waters of Mattituck Creek. The settlement patterns of Shore Acres and Waterville show a community tied to the shoreline, with industry appearing near the water as evidenced by Asphalt and Oil facilities. Inland, the map reveals a network of roads named for local families and landmarks, such as Reeve Road, Elijahs Lane, and Alvahs Road. This survey captures the area before extensive modern development, showing the proximity of agricultural or open land indicated by the vast Southold township interior and smaller water bodies like Wolf Pit Lake and Duck Pond.