2011 Map of The Narrows

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Fort Wadsworth and Fort Hamilton anchor the defense of the harbor's narrowest point, framing the lower bay and the massive Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. This 2011 topographic record shows the dense suburbanization of Staten Island and Brooklyn, where historic residential areas like Dyker Heights and Castleton Corners meet the coast. The maritime infrastructure of The Narrows is heavily detailed, featuring the numerous shipping berths from Pier 19 to Pier 25 and the critical aids to navigation like West Bank Lighthouse and the Coney Island Lighthouse at Seagate. On land, the map highlights significant cultural and institutional grounds, including the expansive Moravian Cemetery and the Saint John's University Staten Island Campus on Grymes Hill. The transition from urban centers to the recreational shorelines of Coney Island Beach and Midland Beach is clearly visible, connected by the arterial Belt Pkwy and Franklin D Roosevelt Boardwalk.