Montauk stands as the primary hub at the eastern tip of Long Island, anchored by the Montauk Station and the coastal expanse of Montauk Beach. The landscape is defined by its maritime geography, from the sheltered waters of Lake Montauk and Fort Pond to the exposed reaches of Fort Pond Bay and the surrounding Atlantic Ocean. Inland, the terrain rises toward Prospect Hill and rolls through the heights of Hither Hills, while numerous ponds like Oyster Pond, Big Reed Pond, and Little Reed Pond dot the northern peninsula. Evidence of the area's long-standing community is preserved at Ft Hill Cem, while modern infrastructure including Montauk Airport and Star Island highlights the area's role as a transit and recreation gateway. The map also traces the vital ferry connections, including the New London - Montauk Ferry and Block Island - Montauk Ferry, linking the point to the mainland and nearby islands.
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1903 · Gardiners Island
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1904 · Easthampton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1904 · Gardiners Island
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1904 · Montauk
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1921 · Gardiners Island
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1921 · Easthampton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Montauk Point
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1942 · Block Island
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1943 · Gardiners Island East
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1947 · Napeague Beach
USGS Topo · 1:24,000