The redesigned map of the New York City system, the first to be introduced in nearly half a century, is reminiscent of a version from the 1970s that was reviled by many traditionalists.

The New York subway system map just got its first full redesign since 1979. One of the world’s most iconic and controversial maps just got a major redesign. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in New York has unveiled the final version of an updated map of its subway system,

When these companies were consolidated in the 1960s, a new map was created using a “Beckian grid.” Named after Harry Beck, who standardized the London Underground map using 45- and 90-degree angles, the creation was then redesigned in 1972 by Vignelli—but not without controversy.