How Manhattan got its grid

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posted Mar 21 @ 10:19 AM by Jason Kottke · gift link

The NY Times has an interactive look at how the Manhattan grid came to be.

In 1811, John Randel created a proposed street grid of Manhattan. Compare his map, along with other historic information, to modern-day Manhattan.

This article has more about the map. (via ★raul)