1967 Map of Patchogue

About this map

Long Island Mac Arthur Airport stands as a central anchor in this mid-century portrait of central Suffolk County, illustrating the post-war suburban transformation of the Long Island landscape. Large residential developments are etched into the grid between established village centers like Patchogue and Centereach, while the massive Long Island Expressway and Sunrise Highway corridors facilitate rapid regional growth. The map captures a high density of community institutions, from the Suffolk County Community College to numerous parochial centers such as the Cenacle Convent and St Josephs Sch & Church. These sprawling suburban neighborhoods are balanced by natural landmarks and recreational features, including the large glacial basin of Lake Ronkonkoma and the Selden Bicycle Path. From the Townhall City Hall in the south to the Coram Drive-in Theater in the north, the map documents a period of intense civic and infrastructure expansion.