1900 Map of Staten Island

About this map

Staten Island is depicted here at the turn of the century, revealing a landscape defined by its intricate waterways and emerging rail infrastructure. The island is bound by the Arthur Kill and Kill Van Kull, with significant marshlands and drainage systems like Fresh Kills and Old Place Creek still dominating the western interior. While northern settlements such as New Brighton and St. George show dense development, the southern reaches near Tottenville and Richmond Valley retain a more rural character.