Maps

Clicking on these maps will generate much larger images so you can see the detail, but you will need to scroll over to the upper right corner of each map to find the "close" button.
This map shows the routes of the Battle of Long Island. Howard's Tavern was at the intersection of what we know as Jamaica and Broadway. Apparently Howe forced the proprietor to show the route past the Heights of Guana (Highland Park!).Roads indicated by dotted lines are modern day roads for reference points; they did not exist in 1776.
This map is my hand drawn effort; it recreates the farms as described in "Old Days and Old Ways in East New York" circa 1850.
This image overlays the farm on a current map to give the historical perspective. Its no surprise to anyone who remembers the Ashford St. floods that a pond used to exist at this low point years ago.
This map is from 1873 and helps provide a street name history. It also shows how little was developed in the area of the Schenck farm. Note the run from Warwick to Linwood was originally named after the first five presidents. Also note Arlington Ave. was originally known as "Division Ave." In the upper right along Jamaica Ave. you can see the "toll booth". See Zone 4 for an image.
From the turn of the century. The streets are mapped out, but some are carrying defunct names. Note the elevated lines are run by the private companies, and Banzer's Lake appears next to the reservoirs.