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1904 Map of Riverhead

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

USGS Topo · Published 1904

About this map

Riverhead sits at the headwaters of the Peconic River, serving as a central hub between the north and south forks of eastern Long Island. This early 20th-century landscape is defined by its maritime economy and the expansion of the Long Island R. R., which links agricultural hamlets like Aquebogue and Jamesport to the broader region. Along the Atlantic coast, the presence of several Life Saving Stations, including Tiana L.S.S. and Moriches L.S.S., underscores the era's reliance on coastal vigilance near the narrow barrier beaches of Shinnecock Bay.

To the south, the Montauk Division railroad tracks pass through the burgeoning resort and residential communities of Good Ground and West Hampton Beach. The map details the intricate geography of the bays, from the expansive Great Peconic Bay to the marshy edges of Flanders Bay. Notable local landmarks like Canoe Place and the Canal near Quogue highlight the importance of water passage and the unique topography of the Peconic and Shinnecock drainage systems.