Long Island 📍

The end of the Syosset – Oyster Bay Expressway

Right of way purchased and cleared a mile further north but canceled after Robert Moses and later Nelson Rockeller could never accomplish the elusive Long Island Sound Bridge due to environmental concerns and community opposition. If built as Robert Moses proposed, would have connected with the Cross Westchester Expressway. Some of those ramps are kind of unless unless you want to make a U turn.

Map: Bates State Forest

Cross River Drive – Long Island Pinelands

The Long Island Pine Barrens share many of the characteristics to Albany Pine Bush, although they tend to be flatter and have somewhat different species. One noticeable part of the Pine Lands is how sprawl creeped right up to them and through them before it was stopped.

Thematic Map: Troy vs Manhattan - A Size Comparison
Map: Tug Hill State Forest (Inman Gulf Area)
Map: Empire State Topography