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
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
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Extent
2 Sheets : One map on two sheets, hand colored. ; 104 x 98 cm.
Language of Materials
English
Reference numbers
Client reference #20; WAG #289148
Provenance
Richard B. Arkway, 10 February 1991.
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.
Condition
Some crease tears.
Created / Published
[London] : Thos. Jefferys, 1774
- Maps (documents) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- New England Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon Repository
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