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1902 Map of Tarrytown

Name: 1902 Topographic Map of Tarrytown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1905
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1905

About this map

The Hudson River dominates this landscape at the turn of the century, dividing the hills of Westchester Co. from the riverfront settlements of Rockland Co. This era represents a peak in Hudson Valley transportation, where the West Shore R. R. and the New York Central and Hudson River R. R. hug the shorelines while river landings like Waldberg Landing and Sneden Landing still serve as vital points of access.

Vital infrastructure projects are visible throughout the region, including the Croton Aqueduct and the New Croton Aqueduct, which snake through the eastern hills to supply the growing city to the south. Notable local landmarks range from the imposing State Prison in Ossining to the legendary valley of Sleepy Hollow. The map also details the early formation of the Kensico Reservoir and provides a look at the river's width through the Tappan Zee and Haverstraw Bay.