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2016 Map of Montauk Point OE E

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Montauk Point OE E
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Montauk Point stands at the easternmost edge of this coastal survey, where the terrestrial landscape of eastern Long Island gives way to the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. The map centers heavily on maritime hazards and seafloor topography, marking critical underwater features like Great Eastern Rock, Phelps Ledge, and Endeavor Shoals. These named reefs and shoals define the dangerous navigational approach to the point, which has historically necessitated careful charting for the safety of passing vessels.

On the thin sliver of land at the western margin, the settlement of Montauk is visible, along with local landmarks such as Money Pond and False Point. The presence of Route 27 provides the primary land-based artery reaching toward the tip of the peninsula. This charting reflects the area's continued role as a significant maritime boundary between the inner sounds and the open sea during the early 21st century.