Geographic Features of New York City

Over the past 400 years, New York City's navigable bodies of water have drawn people from all over the world, and its strong bedrock has provided a firm foundation for the city's infrastructure and growth. This book examines the city's early physical landscape, with an emphasis on the geographical features that helped transform New York from Lenape fishing ground to bustling 21st century urban community. Supports New York City's Grade 2 social studies standard for Unit 1: New York City's Geography 3.1b, 3.1c, 3.1d, 3.1e, 3.2a.