Old Map of New York, USA in 1840 - Manhattan, Brooklyn, Williamsburg, Hudson River

This rare, colour map of New York was published in 1840 by Chapman and Hall for the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge.

Yes, the SDUK was a real thing! They were founded in 1826 with the purpose of sharing affordable, useful information to those who chose to self-educate.

This map shows most of the built-up parts of Manhattan and small parts of some other boroughs, including Williamsburg, Brooklyn and Jersey City.

This map looks amazing at all sizes, from 12x16 inches (30x40cm) to 16x20 inches (40x50cm), 18x24 inches (45x60cm) and beyond to 24x36 inches (60x90cm). It looks particularly amazing at large sizes. I can print it at sizes up to 70 inches (180cm) wide.

Please get in touch if you'd like a larger, framed or custom version of this map.

You might also like this map of New York by John Rocque in 1775, on the eve of the American Revolution:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/919463288/old-map-of-new-york-1775-rare-american

Or this pictorial map of Manhattan from 1928:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/864393986/old-map-of-manhattan-usa-1928-vintage

This map would make a lovely gift for anyone who lives in or who has New York close to their heart.

You can order the map itself, or you can order a framed version. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that really makes our maps pop out when on a wall. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame. We use super-clear acrylic (perspex/acrylite) in our frames - it's less reflective than glass and better for transport.