Old aerial maps of NYC

mercurygrandmarquis1 · Mar 3, 2011

Goes back to the 20s. Unfortunately it skips out on a few decades but its still the best archive of aerial maps ive seen
http://gis.nyc.gov/doitt/nycitymap/

memory master · Mar 4, 2011

That sir, is a really nice site. Thanks

3511 · Mar 4, 2011

merc,

Which link gets you to the archived maps?

mercurygrandmarquis1 · Mar 5, 2011

3511 said:
merc,

Which link gets you to the archived maps?

when you see the map there should be an icon towards the top of the map click on it and there should be a slider and that changes the year for the maps

3511 · Mar 6, 2011

Thanks. I never picked up on that. Learn something every day.

811 · Mar 7, 2011

Though the aerial photos are pretty low res, there are a lot of other good features on the DOITT map. You can zoom in on streets, including unnamed back alleys, click on buildings and get detailed information,. Clicking "User Guide" at top gives a 31 page downloadable PDF manual telling how to navigate, search, and save images.

Clicking "Show Additional Data on Map" at lower right lets you choose to display such things as firehouses, precincts, hospitals, subway lines and stations, even bicycle lanes. Mousing over icons displays further infomation on the object, extensive building information can be accessed including violations, etc.

You can also overlay borders for Company, Battalion, and Division Admin Districts; ZIP Codes; Community Boards; Council and Congressional Districts; and Precinct Boundaries. Map images can be saved in PDF or PNG (similar to JPG) formats.

Due to the extent of information, I suppose not all is updated every day. Like any tool, it takes a little getting used to - but once you know it I think it has Google Earth way surpassed for NYC info. And before you search too hard - Box Locations are not yet included.

3511 · Mar 7, 2011

I still don't see that archive link....anybody got it?

811 · Mar 7, 2011

http://gis.nyc.gov/doitt/nycitymap/

It was at the start of this thread.

To get the aerial photos from the base map, click the CAMERA ICON at top center and choose a year, then choosing MAP will bring you back to the base map.

3511 · Mar 7, 2011

Got it, thanks. The camera icon was the only one I had not clicked on...of course.

bf231 · Mar 13, 2011

Was looking at the Brownsville area through the years. Amazing the changes from the 20s. Burned down and knocked down then the projects.

guitarman314 · Mar 13, 2011

Interesting thing is that if you click on a private house or commercial bldg. you can get information about ownership, sq. footage, zoning, etc.

mack · Mar 13, 2011

Old aerial maps of NYC

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