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1842 (dated) 1 : 165000 Description A fine example of William W. Mather s 1842 large-scale geographical map of Long Island, New York - the first comprehensive geological study of the island. Issued prior to the completion of the Long Island Railroad and the subsequent Long Island land rush, this one of the largest, most detailed, and attractive maps of Long Island to appear in the 19th century. The map covers from New Jersey and Staten Island eastward as Montauk and Fisher s Island. Includes parts of Westchester, New Jersey, Rockland County, and the Connecticut coastline. A large inset map in the lower right depicts Manhattan with a special focus on geological features and topography. The line of the partially completed Long Island Railroad, which within 15 years would change the demographic of Long Island, is illustrated. Various important Long Island communities including the East Hampton, Bridgehampton, Southampton, Amagansett, Riverhead, an ....