This month’s featured map shows the village of Williamsburg as it was laid out in 1827, though the map itself was published in 1833. Surveyed by D. Ewen, this map shows names of property owners. Please note that the map is oriented with north to the lower left. Enjoy!

Map of the village of Williamsburgh, Kings County : as laid out by the Commissioners appointed by the Legislature in 1827 : reduced from the large map in possession of the Trustees of the Village. D. Ewen. 1833. Brooklyn Historical Society Map Collection.

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