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Interactive Map Tracks Growth of Manhattan Grid
This interactive map from <em>The New York Times</em> overlays historic maps with modern-day maps of the city, and shows how the city and its street grid has developed.
"In 1811, John Randel created a proposed street grid of Manhattan. Compare his map, along with other historic information, to modern-day Manhattan."
One feature of the map allows users to see the opening of new roads on Manhattan year-by-year from 1642 to 1942.
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