Historical Maps of New York, New York

What stories do these 37 old maps tell about New York's past? From 1889 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover New York's history through maps:

  • Trace New York's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into New York's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


New York, NY maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Brooklyn
    1889 Map of Brooklyn
    1889 Brooklyn
    1889 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of New York, including Brooklyn, New Jersey, and others.

  2. 1891 Map of Brooklyn
    1891 Map of Brooklyn
    1891 Brooklyn
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of New York, including Brooklyn, New Jersey, and others.

  3. 1897 Map of Brooklyn, 1959 Print
    1897 Map of Brooklyn, 1959 Print
    1897 Brooklyn
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of New York, including Brooklyn, New Jersey, and others.

  4. 1897 Map of Brooklyn, 1961 Print
    1897 Map of Brooklyn, 1961 Print
    1897 Brooklyn
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of New York, including Brooklyn, New Jersey, and others.

  5. 1897 Map of Brooklyn, 1966 Print
    1897 Map of Brooklyn, 1966 Print
    1897 Brooklyn
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of New York, including Brooklyn, New Jersey, and others.

  6. 1898 Map of Brooklyn
    1898 Map of Brooklyn
    1898 Brooklyn
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of New York, including Brooklyn, New Jersey, and others.

  7. 1900 Map of Brooklyn
    1900 Map of Brooklyn
    1900 Brooklyn
    1900 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of New York, including Brooklyn, New Jersey, and others.

  8. 1900 Map of Brooklyn, 1903 Print
    1900 Map of Brooklyn, 1903 Print
    1900 Brooklyn
    1903 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of New York, including Brooklyn, New Jersey, and others.

  9. 1900 Map of Brooklyn, 1905 Print
    1900 Map of Brooklyn, 1905 Print
    1900 Brooklyn
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of New York, including Brooklyn, New Jersey, and others.

  10. 1900 Map of Brooklyn, 1906 Print
    1900 Map of Brooklyn, 1906 Print
    1900 Brooklyn
    1906 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of New York, including Brooklyn, New Jersey, and others.

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