A new map of the western parts of Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland and North Carolina : comprehending the river Ohio, and all the rivers, which fall into it; part of the river Mississippi, the whole of the Illinois River, Lake Erie; part of the lakes Huron, Michigan &c. and all the country bordering on these lakes and rivers, 1778
Scope and Contents
This collection contains approximately 300 rare printed maps, unique manuscript maps, and published texts collected by Richard H. Brown, which pertain to the American Revolutionary War era.
Dates
- 1778
Creator
- Cheevers, T. (Engraver, 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
1 Sheets : 1 map : hand colored ; 91 x 107 cm
Language of Materials
English
Reference numbers
Client reference #173; WAG #289308
Provenance
Bonhams, 2 December 2010.
Additional details
Scale [ca. 1:1,300,000]. Relief shown pictorially and by hachures. Prime meridian: Philadelphia and London. Includes historical and descriptive notes.
Condition
Foxing along folds.
Created/Published
London : T. Hutchins, 1778
- Maps (documents) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Mississippi River Valley Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Ohio River Valley Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon Repository
PO Box 3600
Mount Vernon VA 22121
703-799-3600
