historical topo map of Brooklyn, NY in 1956

1956 Map of Brooklyn

USGS Topo · Published 1958

This historical map portrays the area of Brooklyn in 1956, primarily covering Kings County as well as portions of Queens County and New York County. Featuring a scale of 1:24000, this map provides a highly detailed snapshot of the terrain, roads, buildings, counties, and historical landmarks in the Brooklyn region at the time. Published in 1958, it is one of 2 known editions of this map due to revisions or reprints.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1958
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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