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1956 Map of Riverhead

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Riverhead
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Peconic River corridor serves as the central artery for this mid-century look at eastern Long Island, where the town of Riverhead sits at the junction of rail, road, and water. This period shows a landscape in transition, where established agricultural areas around Centerville and Baiting Hollow meet newer developments. The presence of the Peconic Cranberry Bog and the Riverhead Raceway illustrates the diverse land use of the era, from traditional wetland industries to modern recreation.

Transport and community infrastructure are highly detailed, featuring the Long Island Rail Road and numerous schools like Mercy High Sch. Along the Long Island Sound, specialized facilities such as the Oil Tanker Unloading Station near Roanoke Landing highlight the importance of the maritime economy. To the south, the terrain shifts into the marshy areas of Southampton and Brookhaven, marked by names like Sweezy Pond and the Cedar Swamp.