How to use this tool
The NYPL Map Warper is a tool for digitally aligning ("rectifying") historical maps from the NYPL's collections to match today's precise maps. Visitors can browse already rectified maps or assist the NYPL by aligning a map. Play the video above to tour the site and learn how to rectify a map yourself.
Everyone is welcome to participate!
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Staten Island, V. 1, Plate No. 41 Map bounded by St. Johns Ave., Bay, Wadsworth Ave., Tompkins Ave.
From Atlas 162. Vol. 1, 1917. (In 4 layers)
Depicts: 1917
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Bibiliographic records: Digital Gallery
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about 16 hours ago. | 8 control points. |
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Staten Island, V. 1, Plate No. 40 Map bounded by Hope Ave., Tompkins Ave., State Ave.
From Atlas 162. Vol. 1, 1917. (In 4 layers)
Depicts: 1917
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Bibiliographic records: Digital Gallery
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about 17 hours ago. | 7 control points. |
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Map of a Richmond Borough Park System as recommended by the Committee on Parks of the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce.
From Staten Island (In 3 layers)
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Bibiliographic records: Digital Gallery
| Digital Collections (beta)
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about 17 hours ago. | 4 control points. |
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There are no known US copyright restrictions in maps available through Map Warper.
NYPL is distributing these images under a Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication.
For more information, see the Export tab for a map.
NYPL is distributing these images under a Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication.
For more information, see the Export tab for a map.