1902 Map of Tarrytown

About this map

Hudson River geography at the turn of the century is defined by the broad expanse of Haverstraw Bay and the Tappan Sea. This 1890 survey illustrates a region where river traffic and rail infrastructure were the primary drivers of growth, with the West Shore R.R. and the New York Central and Hudson River R.R. flanking the water. On the eastern shore, the State Prison at Ossining and the engineering of the New Croton Dam and Croton Aqueduct highlight the industrial and civic developments of the era. On the western shore, the high elevations of High Tor and Hook Mt. loom over established river landings like Waldberg Landing and Sneden Landing. The map also captures the interior development of Westchester and Rockland counties, from the banks of Rockland Lake to the budding communities of Dobbs Ferry and Ardsley.