1904 Map of Montauk

About this map

The tip of Long Island's eastern peninsula is captured here in the years following the arrival of the Long Island Montauk Div railroad. This coastal environment is defined by its series of large brackish and freshwater bodies, including Great Pond, Fort Pond, and Oyster Pond, which separate the thin neck of land from the high ground at Prospect Hill. Maritime safety is a primary feature of the landscape, with Life-Saving Stations positioned at Hither Plain L.S.S. and Ditch Plain L.S.S. to protect ships navigating the waters between the Atlantic Ocean and Block Island Sound. The settlement of Montauk sits at the narrowest point of the land, while the iconic Montauk Point stands as the easternmost landmark, surrounded by a complex coastline of points like Culloden Pt. and Shagwong Pt.