Manhattan map

Manhattan is an island bounded by the Hudson River on the west and south, the East River in the east, and Harlem River in the north. All these rivers are tidal estuaries. Geologically, Manhattan’s substratum is comprised of layers of metamorphic rock - Fordham gneiss, softer Inwood marble, and tough Manhattan schist - abraded and shaped by glaciers. Terminal glacial moraine covers much of the island, and mud banks surround the edges.

Manhattan street map: Manhattan's street plan was created by merchants who were more interested in economic factors than in boulevards, parks, or empty spaces between buildings. Manhattan streets are famous for their variety of ethnic and economic neighborhoods. Neighborhood boundaries change with the population of the city. The Manhattan street map is divided into north and south sections. The region to the north of the 110th Street includes Harlem, El Barrio, Morningside Heights, Inwood, Fort George, Hamilton Heights and Washington Heights. The Midtown North Manhattan map includes the territories south of 110th Street, which are Central Park, East Side, West Side, Lenox Hill, Lincoln Square and Yorkville. Midtown Manhattan comprises of Chelsea, the Garment district, Hells Kitchen etc.

New York Manhattan: Manhattan is only one of the five territorial divisions that make up New York; the others are the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. The state of New York is bordered by the two Great Lakes, by the states of Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec. It is anchored by New York City at its southern tip.

Algonquin and Iroquois Indians were the early natives of New York, and in 1625, Henry Hudson was one of the first Europeans to lay claim to it. This land would become one of the Revolutionary War's main battlegrounds, as over 90 military engagements were fought here. After the British surrendered at the Battle of Saratoga, New York became the 11th state to sign the US Constitution. In addition to being home to America's premier city, the state features rugged mountains and forested national parks, countless lakes, over 40,000 miles of rivers and streams, and a wide variety of sophisticated cities mixed with small town America. From Niagara Falls to Long Island to the Empire State Building, New York bursts with both natural and man-made attractions, commercial and industrial complexes and cultural institutions.

Manhattan subway map: The Manhattan subway is a vast network of underground trains and footpaths, which helps the commuters in Manhattan to move between neighborhoods with ease.

Lower Manhattan map: The lower tip of Manhattan, called Lower Manhattan or Downtown, where the East and Hudson rivers meet, is where NYC (New York City) begins. In 1621, Dutch traders purchased the island of "Man-a-hatt-a" from the Algonquin Indians in exchange for beads and other trinkets. The 21st century intermixes of old colonial churches and gleaming skyscrapers makes modern day Manhattan. Lower Manhattan contains Wall Street, which was earlier a walled fortress built by the settlers. Titanic edifices such as the New York Stock Exchange and the Federal Reserve Bank buildings line the streets of Lower Manhattan. While modern day business is the focus of Lower Manhattan, many visitors come to this area to experience the history of New York City. Within lower Manhattan also lies the Federal Hall Memorial, the spot where George Washington took his oath as America's first president, and Fraunces Tavern celebrated the end of the Revolutionary War. The Trinity Church, built in 1766, is another famous landmark. At the towering height of 284 feet, it was once the tallest structure in New York City. George Washington attended services here.