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1955 Map of Shinnecock Inlet

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Shinnecock Inlet
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Shinnecock Indian Reservation occupies a central position on this coastal survey, preserving a community landscape that includes the Shinnecock Indian Cem and Shinnecock Sch. To the east, the village of Southampton is detailed with its distinctive residential street grid, featuring historic thoroughfares like Halsey Neck Lane and Gin Lane leading toward the coast. The map illustrates the precarious barrier beach system, from Tiana Sand Beach to Southampton Beach, separated from the mainland by the expanse of Shinnecock Bay.

The dynamic nature of the Long Island shoreline is evident at Shinnecock Inlet, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the bay's calmer waters. Inland, freshwater features such as Agawam Lake and Coopers Neck Pond sit just behind the dunes, providing a contrast to the salt marshes and tidal flats of Heady Creek and Taylor Creek. This mid-century view documents the region's transition into a premier coastal retreat while maintaining its deep indigenous roots and maritime character.