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1903 Map of Northport

Name: 1903 Topographic Map of Northport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1924
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1924

About this map

Eatons Neck and the surrounding coastline of the Long Island Sound define this early 20th-century landscape. The map illustrates a period of established maritime commerce and burgeoning inland settlements, where the Long Island RR serves as a vital artery connecting towns like Huntington, Greenlawn, and Kings Park. Along the shore, numerous harbors and inlets such as Northport Bay and Lloyd Harbor are safeguarded by historic aids to navigation, including the Eatons Neck L.H. and Cold Spring Harbor L.H..

Further inland, the topography shifts from coastal bluffs to the distinctive elevations of the Dix Hills and Half Hollow Hills. The presence of small hamlets like Commack, Elwood, and Melville alongside landmarks such as Mountain Mist Spring and the L.S.S. (Life-Saving Station) on Eatons Neck Pt. reflects a diverse economy of agriculture, shipping, and early suburban development. This survey provides a clear view of local town boundaries, including Huntington and Smithtown, before the era of intensive mid-century expansion.