MapServer - Online Topo Maps and Photos. Past Forward: Mannahatta. I may have mentioned my love of historic urban maps.
If not, then I will plead guilty here, and offer up Strange Maps as a vital modern contribution to our historical heritage, and let slip fact that I've read most of the written works of Mark Monmonier. As objects, maps are fascinating artifacts. The Welikia Project. Manhattan.jpg (Image JPEG, 728x596 pixels) TopoPlace Map-Models. Topographical Map Of The City and County Of New - York, and the adjacent Country: With Views in the border of the principal Buildings and interesting Scenery of the Island. Published By J.H. Colton & Co. No. 4 Spruce St. New-York. 1836. Engraved & Printed. Manhattan_topo_1880.jpg (Image JPEG, 2040x6336 pixels) Map05lg.png (Image PNG, 2000x842 pixels)