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Also, Boston was much less conducive to a "grid" layout as it was originally much more "water" and "hills" than the "land" on which it was eventually built; streets more like the spokes of a wheel than a rectangular grid; and, yes, intersected by paths and trails. Charles _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of J. B. Post Sent: Monday, March 21, 2011 9:36 AM To: 'Discussion group for map history' Subject: RE: [MapHist] How Manhattan's Grid Grew The NYC grid would seem to be something of a johnny-come-lately on the urban scene. Philadelphia's grid system existed before much was built. Of course, it is always easier to impose a grid on relatively flat land. Boston seems to have just grown along existing paths and trails for much of its area. Savannah is another early grid. NYC imposed a grid and changed the topography to fit the plan in a large measure. "Grided Cities" might make an interesting exhibit. A title might be "Grid Up Your Lanes." JBP -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Joel Kovarsky Sent: Monday, March 21, 2011 8:25 AM To: MapHist Subject: [MapHist] How Manhattan's Grid Grew In this morning's NY Times there is an interactive set of maps that begins with Randel's 1811 Commissioners' Plan: <http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/03/21/nyregion/map-of-how-manhattan -grid-grew.html?hp> <http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/03/21/nyregion/map-of-how-manhattan -grid-grew.html?hp> . There is an accompanying article "200th Birthday for the Map That Made New York": <http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/21/nyregion/21grid.html?_r=1&ref=nyregion> <http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/21/nyregion/21grid.html?_r=1&ref=nyregion>. Joel Kovarsky
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