A map of the most inhabited part of New England : containing the provinces of Massachusets Bay and New Hampshire, with the colonies of Connecticut and Rhode Island, divided into counties and townships : the whole composed from actual surveys and its situation adjusted by astronomical observations, 1774

Item — Container: Closed Stacks, Drawer: 34

Identifier: 2019-SC-034-010

Staff Only

A map of the most inhabited part of New England : containing the provinces of Massachusets Bay and New Hampshire, with the colonies of Conecticut and Rhode Island, divided into counties and townships : the whole composed from actual surveys and its situation adjusted by astronomical observations

Description

This large, detailed map of New England was compiled by Braddock Mead (alias John Green), and first published by Thomas Jefferys in 1755. Green was an Irish translator, geographer, and editor, as well as one of the most talented British map-makers at mid-century. The map was re-published at the outset of the American Revolution, as it remained the most accurate and detailed survey of New England. Of interest are engraved double lines found beneath certain place-names, including Boston. These lines indicate cities whose longitude had been calculated with the aid of the newly invented marine chronometer.

Dates

1774

Creator

Jefferys, Thomas, -1771 (Creator, Person)
Green, John, -1757 (Contributor, Person)
Jefferys, Thomas, -1771 (Publisher, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library’s Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.

Extent

2 Sheets : One map on two sheets, hand colored. ; 104 x 98 cm.

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Reference numbers

Client reference #20; WAG #289148

Provenance

Richard B. Arkway, 10 February 1991.

Related references

LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 800.. McCorkle, B. New England in early printed maps, 755.19. Stevens & Tree. Comparative cartography, 33e

Additional details

Scale [ca. 1:440,000] ; 4th state (LC). 3rd edition (Stevens & Tree). Prime meridians: London and Ferro. Relief shown pictorially. Includes compilation data and insets of "A plan of the town of Boston" and "A plan of Boston Harbor from an accurate survey," ca. 1:150,000.