1902 National Publishing Company Map of New York State

An impressive, large-format 1902 indexed folding map of New York State by the National Publishing Company highlighting the state's rail network at the start of the 20th century.

A Closer Look

The map's grand size allows for granular detail, demarcating counties and towns. The main map focuses on the mainland portion of the state, from New York City and points north. Inset maps detail the five boroughs of New York City, and a separate map details Long Island. An alphanumeric grid surrounds the map, corresponding to indices of the state's counties, county seats, and railroads. Separate tables indicate mileage between railroad stations and the travel distances between New York's larger cities. The state's demographics as of the 1900 census are given both for cities and the state. A further list names the steamship lines available from New York, New Jersey, and Hoboken.

Publication History and Census

This map was produced and published by the National Publishing Company in 1902 (it is sometimes also cataloged with the Scarborough Company as an author, given the close relationship between the two companies; the Scarborough edition was published in 1903). It is listed among the holdings of 6 institutions in OCLC, while an 1899 edition is held by one institution.