Mapping Napeague.

Napeague is the low point in the south fork, where historically, during floods, the Peconic Estuary would have flowed directly into the Atlantic Ocean. While the development of the railroad in the late 19th century created a berm, cutting this intermittent exchange off, the area is predominantly lower and historically less developed for that reason. 

 

To understand Napeaugue as a site, ONE LANDSCAPE created a series of maps that examine topography, land ownership, and habitat. The work highlights the way a continuous and changing ecosystem is divided. ONE LANDSCAPE hopes to bring the relevant groups together to see this area as a whole.