1900 Map of Harlem

Large public spaces and landmarks define the era's civic development, from the expansive Woodlawn Cemetery and Van Cortlandt Park to Grants Tomb overlooking the river. To the east, the shoreline of Long Island Sound is intricate, dotted with islands like Rikers Island and Hart Island, and marked by prominent points such as Throgs Neck and Willets Point. The map also captures established towns such as Yonkers, Englewood, and Tenafly before the mid-century suburban expansion.