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1956 Map of Orient

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Orient
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Orient and East Marion anchor this maritime landscape on the North Fork of Long Island as it appeared in the mid-1950s. The geography is defined by its relationship with the water, from the vast Long Island Sound to the north to the sheltered waters of Orient Harbor and Gardiners Bay. A narrow finger of land extends eastward into Orient Beach State Park, separating Little Bay from the larger sound.

Genealogists and local historians can find several established family-named landmarks and burial grounds, including Marion Cem, Browns Cem, and Terry Cem. The road network remains concentrated along the coast, with routes like Main Road and Village Lane connecting the settlements. Evidence of the area's coastal economy and recreation is visible through features like the Orient Yacht Club and a small Landing Strip near the northeastern shore.