Historic Maps Exhibit

See historic land maps of New York State and learn about historical mapmaking and surveying

What is this exhibit?

This exhibit featured highlights of the historic map collection maintained by the New York State Office of General Services Bureau of Land Management. The map collection includes approximately 800 maps that date from the 1600s to the late 1800s and tell the story of how New York State-owned lands were developed over the course of those three centuries.

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Planning New York City

This plan put in place the rectangular grid of streets and lots that is iconic of New York City today.

View The Map

Historical Map Making

Maps have been produced throughout human history using almost any available material.

Making Maps

Salt Production in Syracuse

For over a century, Central New York was the hub for the production of salt in the United States.

The Salt City

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Planning New York City

Historical Map Making

Salt Production in Syracuse

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