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1942 Map of Montauk Point

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Montauk Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

Montauk sits at the eastern tip of Long Island, serving as a critical coastal outpost during the early 1940s. This survey, prepared by the Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army, documents the strategic landscape of the point, where the Long Island railroad terminates near Fort Pond. The map reveals a shore-oriented infrastructure including the Ditch Plain LSS and Hither Plain LSS life-saving stations, essential for navigating the waters between Block Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean.

Coastal geography is intricately detailed from the heights of Prospect Hill to the wetlands surrounding Big Reed Pond and Oyster Pond. Military influence is evident in the presence of flagstaffs and specialized coastal facilities, while the iconic Lighthouse stands watch at Montauk Pt. The layout of Montauk Blvd and Montauk Highway provides a look at the road network connecting Star Island and Culloden Pt to the rest of the island during this wartime era.