1904 Map of Shelter Island

About this map

Shelter Island and the North Fork of Long Island define this coastal landscape at the dawn of the twentieth century, illustrating a maritime economy reliant on the Long Island railroad and established steamboat routes. The map documents prominent Victorian-era landmarks such as the Manhanset House and the development of Shelter Island Heights. Along the jagged shoreline, intricate coastal features like Coecles Inlet and Pipes Cove provide safe harbor near the bustling village of Greenport. The interior of the island and the surrounding peninsulas are marked by family-named points and hills, including Browns Hills and Jennings Pt., which offer a detailed view of the regional topography before mid-century suburbanization. To the south, the village of Sag Harbor anchors the edge of Noyack Bay, while the rail line serves agricultural hubs like Cutchogue Sta. and Peconic.