Mapping New York

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This book features over 150 images spanning from 16th-century Dutch commercial outposts to modern satellite photography, and is divided into several thematic sections:Urban History : Early settlement plans, historical military and municipal boundaries, and fire insurance maps (including William Perris and G.W. Bromley).City Services: Surveys of population growth, water supply, and public transportation (e.g., the iconic 1972 subway map by Massimo Vignelli).Social & Daily Workings: Maps detailing commerce, crime, and practical street usage.Re-conceptualizations: Abstract, artistic, and satirical map interpretations of Manhattan by contemporary creators like Claes Oldenburg and Aleksandra Mir. Show more