Guide to the Brooklyn Maps Collection, 1666-2002 Brooklyn Public Library Grand Army Plaza Brooklyn, NY 11238 Contact: Brooklyn Collection Phone: 718.230.2762 Fax: 718.857.2245 Email:
[email protected] www.bklynlibrary.org Finding aid prepared by Diana Bowers-Smith Copyright © 2016 Brooklyn Public Library. All rights reserved. Descriptive Summary Creator: Various Title: Brooklyn Maps Collection Date Span: 1666 - 2002 Abstract: A collection of maps depicting Brooklyn, New York City, and Long Island. Quantity: 429 maps Location: Brooklyn Collection Flat File Repository: Brooklyn Public Library – Brooklyn Collection Scope and Content Note This collection contains maps of Brooklyn, New York City, and Long Island spanning the years 1666 to 2002. The maps were acquired from various sources and at various times. They vary considerably in coverage and style. Some features to be found on maps within this collection include topography, local landmarks, businesses, schools, demographic information, and transit information. This finding aid covers those maps in the collection which have been catalogued. New maps will continue to be added as they are acquired and catalogued. Restrictions Access Restrictions Collection is located in the Brooklyn Collection at the Central Branch at Grand Army Plaza. The collection may only be used in the library and is not available through interlibrary loan. Use Restrictions While many items in the Brooklyn Collection are unrestricted, we do not own reproduction rights to all materials. Be aware of the several kinds of rights that might apply: copyright, licensing and trademarks. The borrower assumes all responsibility for copyright questions. Access Points Subject Topics: Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.)—Maps New York (N.Y.)--Maps New York Metropolitan Area—Maps Roads--New York Metropolitan Area--Maps Local transit--New York (State)--New York—Maps Subways--New York (State)--New York--Maps Administrative Information Provenance This is a compilation collection acquired from various sources.