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1995 Map of Central Park

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Central Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

Central Park serves as the geometric anchor of this urban survey, which details the dense verticality and transit infrastructure of Manhattan and the outer boroughs in the mid-1990s. The map captures the city's academic and cultural weight, from the campus of Columbia University to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Industrial and transport hubs like La Guardia Airport and the Oak Point Yard sit adjacent to residential neighborhoods such as Mott Haven and Steinway.

The landscape is defined by its waterways, notably the Hudson River and Harlem River, bridged by engineering feats like the George Washington Bridge. Across the river in New Jersey, the terrain rises sharply toward Cliffside Park and the Palisades Park. This edition is particularly valuable for its depiction of the city's religious and civic landmarks, including St Patricks Cathedral and the United Nations Headquarters, during a period of relative stability in the city's built environment.