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1903 Map of Northport

Name: 1903 Topographic Map of Northport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1906
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1906

About this map

Lloyd Neck and the prominent peninsula of Eaton Neck anchor the northern coastline of this 1901 survey, guarding the deep inlets of Huntington Bay and Northport Bay. The landscape at this turn-of-the-century moment reveals a maritime economy transitioning into a commuter and agricultural network, with navigational aids like Eaton Neck L.H. and Lloyd Harbor L.H. marking the treacherous approaches from Long Island Sound. Inland, the topographic detail captures the terminal moraine's influence on the terrain, specifically the Dix Hills and Half Hollow Hills.

The settlement pattern is defined by the Long Island Railroad, which spurred growth in villages like Greenlawn and Huntington. From the coastal heights of Coopers Bluff down to the interior stops at Wyandanch and Deerpark, the map documents a mix of established harbor towns and newer rail-oriented communities like Fairground and Larkfield. The eastern edge highlights the early development of Kings Park and the rural stretches of Fort Salonga, providing a precise record of property and infrastructure before the suburban expansion of the mid-20th century.