1892 Map of Tarrytown

About this map

Sing Sing sits prominently along the eastern shore of the Hudson River, serving as a major focal point for the river-based economy and transport of the late nineteenth century. This coastal landscape is dominated by the massive Tappan Sea and Haverstraw Bay, where significant infrastructure like the State Prison and the Kingslands Point Light anchor the shoreline. The map reveals the intricate network of water management essential to New York's growth, tracing the paths of the Croton Aqueduct and the New Croton Aqueduct as they wind southward through the hills. Inland, the arrival of the rail era is clear, with the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad and the West Shore Railroad paralleling the banks. Local history and genealogy interest is found in the varied small landings and crossroads such as Waldberg Landing and Bensons Corner, alongside natural features like Rockland Lake and the prominent High Tor overlook.