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1956 Map of Quogue

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Quogue
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Shinnecock Bay and the narrow barrier of Tiana Beach dominate this mid-century portrait of Long Island's south shore. The landscape is defined by the heavy presence of the Long Island Railroad and the U.S. Military Reservation Suffolk County Air Force Base, which occupies a significant portion of the western interior. Coastal development is concentrated around Quogue and East Quogue, where a complex network of inlets like Penniman Cr and Weesuck Creek provide harbor for the Yacht Club and seasonal activity.

Inland, the terrain rises toward Flanders Hill, while the Quogue Waterfowl Refuge and the Flanders Observatory highlight the era's blend of conservation and scientific interest. The map captures a specific period of maritime infrastructure, featuring the U.S. Coast Guard Sta at Ponquogue and the transition from traditional landmarks like Old Ice Pond to the expanding recreational footprint of the Quogue Beach Club.