1966 Map of The Narrows

About this map

The Narrows serves as the focal point for this survey of the gateway to New York Harbor, where the massive Verrazano-Narrows Bridge links Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn to Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island. The urban landscape of the late sixties is visible in the dense network of neighborhoods like Stapleton, Rosebank, and New Dorp, served by the Staten Island Rapid Transit line. Extensive green spaces and institutions characterize the interior heights, including the sprawling Moravian Cemetery, Grymes Hill, and Wagner College. Along the shoreline, the transition from military and industrial use to public recreation is evident in the inclusion of the Gateway National Recreation Area, covering Miller Field and offshore features like Hoffman Island. To the east, the map details the western edge of Coney Island and the strategic Ambrose Channel, essential for the maritime commerce entering the city.