1899 Map of Stamford

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The Long Island Sound coastline and the interior hills of Westchester and Fairfield counties are defined here by a dense network of early suburban settlements and late 19th-century rail infrastructure. Stamford serves as a primary hub, with industrial and maritime activity centered around Stamford Harbor and the Stamford Harbor L.H. at its entrance. Inland, the landscape transitions from the coastal marshes and points like Shippan Pt. to the higher elevations of Indian Hill and Round Hill. The influence of the Harlem Div. Railroad is evident in the development of Bedford Station and Mount Kisco to the northwest. This survey also records the vital water supply systems of the era, including the New Croton Res. and the Cross River Reservoir, which highlight the region's role in supporting the growth of the nearby metropolis.