Bird's Eye Views of the Croton Aqueduct, 1879-1887

Bird's Eye Views of the Croton Aqueduct, 1879-1887

This post examines two historical perspective maps depicting New York City's water infrastructure during a critical period of urban expansion.

Will L. Taylor created a four-sheet engraving published by Galt & Hoy showing Manhattan from an elevated viewpoint. This was "the first true attempt at a perspective map of the city" and "a stunning achievement for the time." The detailed map displays all three major components of the Old Croton Aqueduc

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