Old Map of New York State by H. S. Tanner, 1836: New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Yonkers, Syracuse, Roads, Railway, Canals Size:32x40in (80x100cm) of the black bear on

of the black bear on a white shield has not changed (though it is facing the other direction today)

Very novel

a master mapmaking duo that worked out of Amsterdam in the 17th century

from overall sales of products for the year to the number of farmers and even the area it takes to grow crops

but all told he did over 100 maps

Old Map of New York State by H. S. Tanner, 1836: New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Yonkers, Syracuse, Roads, Railway, Canals Size:32x40in (80x100cm) of the black bear onImmerse yourself in the intricate historical charm of this exquisite old map of New York State by renowned cartographer H. S. Tanner, published in 1836. This magnificent piece of cartography boasts an extensive record of the era's burgeoning infrastructural feats canals, roads, railroads, and distances between pivotal points of interest, a testament to the growth and industrialization that was sweeping the state and indeed the nation at the time.