The reaches of New York City

done in the studios of the National Geographic Magazine ; Gilbert Grosvenor, editor ; Albert H. Bumstead, chief cartographer ; designed by C.E. Riddiford ; research by J.M. Darley and W. Chamberlin ; culture by A.E. Holdstock ; relief by J.J. Brehm

MAP National Geographic Society, 1939

1 online resource (1 map : color)

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Colored map of the greater New York City area, showing towns, county seats, roads, railroads, canals, ferry routes, places of interest, some old churches, battlefields, historic sites/dates, military bases, and heights in feet. Portraits of famous New Yorkers and other pictures appear on the map border.

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Collection Walter R. Kent Collection Map makers Bumstead, Albert H. 1875-1940 Grosvenor, Gilbert M. Geographic region Middle Atlantic States New England Note Scale 1:506,880 Centered on New York City, the maps shows upstate New York, most of Massachuseets, Connecticut, and New Jersey, and portions of eastern Pennsylvania. The map extends west as far as Honesdale, Pennsylvania; north as far as Albany, New York; east as far as Montauk Point, Long Island, New York; and south as far as Cape May, New Jersey (on inset). Relief shown by hachures, shading, and spot heights. "April 1939.". Includes inset: South Jersey. Scale approximately 1:67,000. Electronic reproduction: Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Library, [2022]. Originally created as: 1 map : color ; 70 x 64 cm, on sheet 74 x 68 cm. Aspect ratio: 1:1.095. Description based on physical version. Language English Call number G3715 1939 .N3er DOI 10.14711/spcol/991013158896203412

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The reaches of New York City

done in the studios of the National Geographic Magazine ; Gilbert Grosvenor, editor ; Albert H. Bumstead, chief cartographer ; designed by C.E. Riddiford ; research by J.M. Darley and W. Chamberlin ; culture by A.E. Holdstock ; relief by J.J. Brehm

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