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2023 Map of The Narrows

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of The Narrows
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Fort Hamilton stands as a sentinel overlooking The Narrows, the critical tidal strait between Staten Island and Brooklyn. This modern survey details the dense urban and suburban development of eastern Richmond County, where historical neighborhoods like Stapleton, Grasmere, and New Dorp are tightly knit along the island's eastern shore. The landscape is notably marked by significant green spaces and historical sites, including the expansive Moravian Cem and the Gateway National Recreation Area.

Beyond the shoreline, the map delineates the intricate maritime geography of the Upper Bay and Lower Bay, charting essential navigation features like the Ambrose Channel and Craven Shoal. Man-made landmarks in the water, such as Hoffman Island and Swinburne Island, highlight the area's legacy of harbor management. Across the water in Brooklyn, the legacy of early settlements is preserved at the Old New Utrecht Cem within the New Utrecht neighborhood.