1897 Map of Brooklyn, 1961 Print

1897 Map of Brooklyn

USGS Topo · Published 1961

This historical map portrays the area of Brooklyn in 1897, primarily covering Kings County as well as portions of New Jersey. Featuring a scale of 1:62500, 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 1961, it is one of 3 known editions of this map due to revisions or reprints.


Map Details

Date Portrayed1897
Date Published1961
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions17.1 x 21 inches

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