Park Slope is named for its location on the western slope of Prospect Park, formed by glaciers 17,000 years ago. The neighborhood, with historical roots as a Dutch farming area and strategic battleground during the Revolutionary War, saw significant development in the 1870s when Prospect Park was created and transportation improved with the Brooklyn Bridge. Mount Prospect rises prominently within the park, exemplifying the geological history of the area. Today, Park Slope is informally divided into North Slope and South Slope, reflecting its diverse community.
The geography of Prospect Park offers the best examples of the area's natural history, with Mount Prospect rising 200 feet above sea level, exemplifying the terminal moraine's impact.
Park Slope's development took shape in the 1870s after Prospect Park's completion and improved transportation enabled by the Brooklyn Bridge, marking its transition to a thriving community.
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