1897 Map of Oyster Bay

About this map

Long Island Sound serves as the central focal point for this late 19th-century study, illustrating the intricate shoreline of the North Shore and Westchester County. The maritime infrastructure is prominent, featuring Sands Point Light and Execution Rocks L.H. guarding the approaches to Manhasset Bay and Hempstead Harbor. The map captures the region at a pivotal moment when seasonal estates and growing commuter hubs were reshaping the landscape. Inland, the Long Island RR and the New York New Haven and Hartford RR provide the essential lifelines for towns like Mamaroneck and Glen Cove. From the varied topography of Harbor Hill to the complex inlets of Oyster Bay, the survey documents a coastal economy shifting toward suburban development, with named landings like Glenwood Landing and Glen Cove Landing still marking the water’s edge.