New York City Grid Map

Established in 1811 to blanket the island when new york was a compact town at the southern tip, the grid was the city’s first great civic enterprise and a vision of brazen ambition. Check out our new york grid map selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. You can fold and write on the nyc manhattan street maps.

Established in 1811 to blanket the island when new york was a compact town at the southern tip, the grid was the city’s first great civic enterprise and a vision of brazen ambition. A view of how the subway system runs overnights. It is also a milestone in the history of city planning and sets a standard to think just as boldly about new york’s future.

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Express interest in being an on the grid contributor. Hang ‘em on walls, drape 'em on beds, divide a room, hide your secret stuff. The street grid is a defining element of manhattan. The version presented in this interactive is from the manuscripts and archives division, the new york public library, astor, lenox and tilden foundations (msscol 605).