1900 Map of Harlem

Across the river in New Jersey, older village centers like Schraalenburg, Tenafly, and Englewood are connected by a web of competing rail lines, such as the Northern Railroad Of New Jersey and the West Shore Railroad. On the eastern edge, the islands and points of Pelham Bay and Long Island Sound remain distinct, with City Island and Hart Island accessible via the waters of East Chester Bay. This map illustrates the transition from Victorian-era riverfront settlements to a massive consolidated metropolis.