2019 Map of The Narrows

About this map

Fort Hamilton stands as a sentinel at the eastern anchor of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, overlooking the critical maritime passage that separates Staten Island from Brooklyn. This modern topographic view reveals the dense residential patterns across neighborhoods such as Grasmere, Dongan Hills, and New Utrecht, while preserving significant historical footprints through its network of cemeteries. Local genealogy is anchored by sites like the Old New Utrecht Cem and the sprawling Moravian Cem in the hills. The map highlights the coastal interface between the urban grid and the Atlantic, specifically at the Gateway National Recreation Area. Off the coast of South Beach, the artificial forms of Hoffman Island and Swinburne Island remain prominent landmarks within the Lower Bay, marking the approach to the Ambrose Channel and the busy harbor waters of The Narrows.