1956 Map of Southampton

About this map

Southampton and its surrounding hamlets show a landscape defined by coastal luxury and indigenous heritage during the mid-1950s. The village core is densely detailed, featuring landmarks such as St Johns Ch, the Old Southampton Cem, and the village Hospital. To the west, the expansive Shinnecock Indian Reservation sits between the Long Island RR and the waters of Shinnecock Bay, while the northern reaches include the isolated Robins Island and the oyster-rich waters of Little Peconic Bay. The area's identity as a premier recreation destination is evident in the cluster of world-class grounds like the National Golf Links of America and Shinnecock Hills Golf Course, alongside the North Fork Country Club across the water in New Suffolk. Inland, smaller communities like Art Village and Tuckahoe are connected by a network of historic lanes such as Majors Path and Captain Neck Lane.