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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

Riverhead stands as the commercial and civic heart of eastern Long Island in this mid-century survey, situated where the Peconic River meets the bay. The landscape reflects a mix of traditional agriculture and emerging suburban infrastructure, with grid-like farm parcels bordering settlements like Aquebogue and Northville. Key local landmarks of the era are clearly visible, including the Riverhead Raceway, the Villa Immaculate along the coast, and the Long Island Railroad corridor which facilitated the region's transport.

Genealogists will find significant value in the detailed plotting of local institutions, from the St Johns Cem and Riverhead Cem to neighborhood anchors like the Roanoke Sch and St Isidores Ch. The shoreline along the Long Island Sound is marked by distinctive points such as Roanoke Pt and Jacobs Pt, while the interior is defined by a network of named roads including Sound Avenue and Doctors Path.