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1956 Map of Southold

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Southold
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Southold and the surrounding North Fork hamlets are captured here at mid-century, defined by a landscape of small inlets, agricultural lanes, and the steady presence of the Long Island Railroad. The village centers of Peconic and Cutchogue are well-established, with local life anchored by institutions like the Peconic Sch and Sacred Heart Ch. Along the shoreline, the transition from maritime utility to residential development is evident in neighborhoods like Beixedon Estates and Reydon Shores, while the Horton Pt lighthouse stands as a landmark on the bluffs overlooking Long Island Sound.

The map reveals a complex network of coastal features, from the tidal reaches of Hashamomuck Pond to the secluded waters of Cutchogue Harbor. Inland, numerous small family-named roads like Tuckers Lane and Alvans Lane cut through the terrain, tracing the footprint of long-standing land holdings. This era shows the area before modern suburban expansion, preserving the spatial relationship between the rail stops, such as Cutchogue Sta, and the historic cemeteries like Willow Hill Cem that dot the countryside.