2012 Map of Shinnecock Inlet

About this map

Shinnecock Bay and the Atlantic coastline dominate this 2012 study of the South Shore, where the barrier beach is pierced by the Shinnecock Inlet. The landscape is defined by the tension between the open ocean and the sheltered waters of the bay, connected by a network of coastal roads including Meadow Ln and Dune Rd. The map documents the residential and recreational development of Southampton and Ponquogue, showing how local hydrology is shaped by features like Agawan Lake and Halsey Neck Pond. A significant cultural landmark, the Shinnecock Indian Cemetery, sits near the head of the bay, grounding the contemporary layout in its deeper historical and ancestral context. From Cormorant Point to the Warner Islands, the map provides a precise record of the shoreline and maritime geography as it existed in the early 21st century.