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1956 Map of Orient

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Orient
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Orient occupies a narrow peninsula on the North Fork of Long Island, defined by its relationship with Long Island Sound to the north and Gardiners Bay to the south. This mid-1950s survey captures the village's coastal layout, where maritime recreation at the Yacht Club and Orient Beach State Park sits alongside quiet inland markers of local history. Genealogy is well-represented through three distinct burial grounds: the Village Cem, Central Cem, and Terry Cem.

The landscape is characterized by its glacial terrain, featuring the Browns Hills and Terry Hills, while the shoreline is punctuated by Truman Beach and significant coastal ponds like Dam Pond and Marion Lake. At the easternmost tip, Orient Point stands near a small Landing Strip, illustrating the area's transition from a fishing and farming community to a seasonal retreat. Transport routes like Main Rd and Halyoake Ave serve as the primary arteries for this thin stretch of land.