Atlas of the borough of the Bronx, city of New York : based upon official plans and maps on file in the various city offices; 1901.
(Source: Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division, The New York Public Library. "Double Page Plate No. 19, Part of Ward 24, Section 11. [Bounded by Webster Avenue, E. 184th Street, Belmont Place, Quarry Road, Lafontaine Avenue and E. 179th Street.]" The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1901.)
Recommended Map Sources
The best sources for viewing old maps of the Bronx (specifically in the Morris Park and Belmont neighborhoods) are those produced by local, state, and federal government and fire insurance companies. Below are some resources that may be useful in researching this area.
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ProQuest® Sanborn Maps Geo Edition – Pratt InstituteProQuest Sanborn Maps Geo Edition provides digital access to large-scale maps of towns and cities in New York from 1867-1970. The maps are searchable by address and GPS coordinates.
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NYC Fire Insurance, Topographic, and Property MapsThe New York Public Library's collection of Bronx maps spans 1873-1921.
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Maps of New York City and State - Bronx - NYPLThe New York public Library's Digital Collection features 92 maps of the Bronx.
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OldMapsOnline.orgOldMapsOnline.org features an extremely user-friendly interface. It provides users with the ability to zoom in on specific areas. The map's functionality makes it easy to search by neighborhood (and even street name) to find atlases and fire maps.
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NYPL Map Warper ToolThe NYPL Map Warper Tool allows you to search for maps by zooming in on specific geographic areas. You are also able to search by year ranges.