1900 Map of Staten Island

About this map

Staten Island and its surrounding waterways define this coastal landscape at the start of the 20th century. The industrial character of the shoreline is evident in the dense network of railways including the Central Railroad of New Jersey and the Baltimore and New York Railroad, which connect the shipping hubs of Elizabethport and Bayonne. The island's western edge features the specialized manufacturing settlement of Linoleumville along the Arthur Kill, while the eastern shore is guarded by a concentration of military installations including Fort Wadsworth, Fort Tompkins, and Fort Lafayette overlooking The Narrows. Further inland, the map captures a mix of established residential clusters like New Dorp and Giffords, alongside significant open spaces such as the Moravian Cemetery. This survey preserves the geography of the harbor before modern bridge spans, showing the critical role of maritime landmarks like Robbins Reef Light and the Lower Quarantine Ship in the Lower Bay.