Cow Neck Peninsula

The Cow Neck Peninsula was named Cow Neck in the 17th century, in large part due to the fact that it served as a common pasture at the time.

[2][3][4][5] It is believed that 90% of the concrete that built the foundations of New York City came from the Port Washington sand mines, and that over 100 million tons of sand were shipped to Manhattan.

[7] On its west side, the Cow Neck Peninsula is bordered by Manhasset Bay.

[8] Some places on the Cow Neck Peninsula – notably in Flower Hill and Manhasset – reach elevations high enough for the skyline of New York City to be seen from ground level.

[9] The following towns are located on the Cow Neck Peninsula – either in part or in whole:[2][10] The Cow Neck Peninsula is located entirely within the Town of North Hempstead.

The peninsula, as seen on a map from 1917.
An aerial photo of the North Shore of Nassau County on Long Island , looking west. The Cow Neck Peninsula is visible as the first peninsula at the center, with Manhasset Bay immediately above it and Hempstead Harbor immediately below it.
An 1873 Beers map, showing the Town of North Hempstead. The Cow Neck Peninsula is shown at top. Note that this map was made prior to the incorporation of many villages, and as such, certain villages are not shown on this map.