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1900 Map of Harlem, 1919 Print
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1900 Map of Harlem

USGS Topo · Published 1919

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Yonkers and the rising boroughs of New York City dominate this landscape at the close of the 19th century, showing a region in rapid transition between industrial waterfronts and suburban expansion. The intricate network of the New York Central & Hudson River R. R. and the Northern Railroad of New Jersey underscores the era's heavy reliance on rail to connect New Jersey and New York. On the Bronx side, the Jerome Park Reservoir and the expansive Woodlawn Cemetery stand as significant landmarks amidst developing neighborhoods like Wakefield and Williamsbridge. Along the jagged shoreline of Long Island Sound, maritime defenses and aids are prominent, including Fort Schuyler at Throgs Neck and the Steppingstone Light. The map captures the disparate character of the New Jersey Palisades contrasting with the dense street grids emerging in the Bronx Borough and northern Manhattan.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1900
Date Published1919
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 20.1 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain