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1900 Map of Oyster Bay

USGS Topo · Published 1944

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Hempstead Harbor and Oyster Bay define the North Shore of Long Island in this late nineteenth-century survey, revealing a landscape transitioning from maritime trade to prestigious residential estates. Coastal villages like Sea Cliff and Glen Cove Landing serve as key hubs along the waterfront, while the interior is dotted with established settlements such as East Norwich and Brookville. The shoreline is heavily articulated by numerous points and necks, including Matinicock Pt. and Oak Neck, which separate the Sound from sheltered inlets. Maritime safety is anchored by landmarks like Execution Rocks L.H. and Sands Point Light. Further south, the map documents the growth of inland rail centers like Hicksville and Greenvale Station along the Long Island RR, where the terrain rises toward Harbor Hill. The topographic detail provides a clear look at the early development of North Hempstead and the surrounding Gold Coast before modern suburbanization reshaped the hills and valleys.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1900
Date Published1944
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17.1 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain