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1904 Map of Riverhead

Name: 1904 Topographic Map of Riverhead
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1915
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1915

About this map

The Peconic River flows eastward through the heart of this coastal landscape, dividing the townships of Riverhead and Southampton before emptying into Flanders Bay. At the turn of the century, the region's geography is defined by its maritime economy and the expansion of the Long Island railroad. Small settlements like Aquebogue and Jamesport are established along the rail line, while the southern shoreline is dotted with critical maritime infrastructure, including the Quogue L.S.S. and Tiana L.S.S. life-saving stations.

Concentrations of development around Canoe Place and Good Ground illustrate the area's transition into a seasonal destination, even as traditional landings like Luce Landing and Roanoke Landing remain vital to the north shore on Long Island Sound. The map captures the intricate network of tidal creeks and necks, such as Pine Neck and Tanner Neck, which shaped the early residential patterns of the South Shore.