1904 Map of Shelter Island
USGS Topo · Published 1904About this map
Shelter Island Sound and the surrounding Peconic Bays define this maritime landscape at the eastern end of Long Island. The map reveals a dense network of coastal settlements and summer destinations, from the established whaling port of Sag Harbor to the seasonal elegance of the Manhanset House and Shelter Island Heights. The Long Island RR serves as the primary inland artery, terminating at the active maritime hub of Greenport, while numerous Steamboat Routes crisscross the surrounding waters. A close study of the shoreline shows an economy deeply tied to the sea, marked by life-saving stations, identified here as L.S.S., and essential navigation aids like L.H. lighthouses. Local place names such as Hog Neck, Peters Neck Pt., and Mashomack Pt. reflect centuries of family landownership and geographic heritage.
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Editions of this 1904 Shelter Island Map
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