A new map of Virginia, Maryland and the improved parts of Pennsylvania & New Jersey, 1689
Scope and Contents
The collection contains 26 maps of the New World, dating 1541-1778, which illustrate the progression of European geographic knowledge about Virginia and North America from the 16th through the 18th centuries
Dates
- 1689
Creator
- Browne, Christopher, active 1684-1712 (Contributor, 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 ; uncolored ; 56 x 49 cm, on sheet 61 x 54 cm
Language of Materials
English
Materials Specific Details
Scale [ca. 1:815,000]. Scale listed as "A scale of 70 or 10 Miles in a Degree". Relief shown pictorially. Depths shown by soundings. Includes title cartouche.
Physical Description
some toning
Created/Published
London : Christopher Browne, 1689
- Maps (documents) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Maryland Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- New Jersey Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Pennsylvania Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Virginia Subject Source: Naf
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
