1900 Map of Harlem

Across the Hudson River, the Palisades stand as a sharp geological boundary against the developing New Jersey towns of Tenafly and Englewood. The map provides an intricate look at the islands and points of the East River and Long Island Sound, from Randall Island and Ward's Island near the turbulent Hell Gate to the wide expanse of Pelham Bay. This survey documents a critical era when local landmarks like Woodlawn Cemetery and Grant's Tomb were already central to the region’s cultural geography.