1904 Map of Sag Harbor

About this map

Sag Harbor and the surrounding townships of Southampton and Easthampton are captured here at the beginning of the twentieth century. The map illustrates a landscape defined by its maritime geography, with Life Saving Stations like Shinnecock L.S.S. and Mecox L.S.S. positioned along the Atlantic coastline. The coastal economy and transportation network are evident in the path of the Long Island R. R. and its Montauk Division, which connect inland settlements such as Bridgehampton and Water Mill. The inland terrain is marked by numerous small bodies of water like Kellis Pond and Poxabogue Pond, while the Shinnecock Indian Reservation occupies a prominent peninsula between Shinnecock Bay and the Atlantic. This survey offers a clear view of the area's transition from a collection of isolated whaling and farming villages into a more integrated coastal region served by rail, specifically showing the early rail infrastructure at Wainscott Sta. and Hampton Park.