1983 Map of New Haven

South of the Sound, the map details the intricate coastlines of Long Island and Shelter Island, reaching the tip of the north fork at Orient Point. This era shows a well-connected shoreline corridor linked by Amtrak and Conrail lines, interspersed with vast protected lands like Cockaponset State Forest and the Stone Ranch Military Reservation. The map captures the region's balance between post-war suburban growth in places like Brightview and the preservation of landmarks such as Gillette Castle State Park.