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1947 Map of Mattituck

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

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

Mattituck serves as a central hub on the North Fork in this post-war landscape, where the Long Island Railroad threads through a patchwork of agricultural fields and small coastal villages. The map reveals the intricate water network connecting the Long Island Sound to the north with the expansive Great Peconic Bay to the south. Settlements like Jamesport, Aquebogue, and Laurel line the Main Road, reflecting a transit-oriented development pattern typical of Suffolk County's mid-century rural character.

South of the bay, the geography shifts toward the Atlantic, centering on the area between Flanders and Hampton Bays. This southern portion is defined by numerous inlets and ponds, including Red Creek Pond and Squire Pond, which carve into the coastline near Canoe Place. The road system, featuring the Montauk Highway and Riverhead Road, highlights the established routes connecting these seaside communities before the significant suburban expansion of later decades.