COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Lewis, Samuel
Date:
1819
Short Title:
A new and correct map of the United States ... Upper & Lower Canada ... &c
Publisher:
Henry Charles
Publisher Location:
Phila.
Type:
Wall Map
Obj Height cm:
76
Obj Width cm:
104
Scale 1:
4,100,000
Note:
Highly detailed, goes west to 110th meridian. Streeter 3804, 3803. Probably influenced by Melish, nonetheless this is an outstanding map, with much of interest in the Missouri Territory. There is a small vignette of a "Traveler" placed over the title, indicating that this was a map to be used as a travel guide. Shows the new Alabama Territory, an interesting configuration of Illinois around Lake Michigan, and strange east west running mountain ranges leading to the Rockies. Lewis and Clark information is incorporated in the upper Missouri River area. The northern boundary with Canada is strange: it follows the 47.5 parallel and the Upper Missouri River. Outline color. Prime meridians: Greenwich and Philadelphia.
Reference:
Ristow p. 266. cf Phillips Maps of America, p. 880 (Kimber ed.); Wheat, 331.
Country:
United States
Full Title:
The travellers guide. A new and correct map of the United States, including great portions of Missouri Territory, Upper & Lower Canada, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, The Floridas, Spanish Provinces &c. Collected and compiled from the most undoubted authorities by Samuel Lewis, Geographer and Draftsman, 1819. Published, printed and coloured by Henry Charles, Philada. Copy Right secured according to law.
List No:
2482.000
Series No:
1
Publication Author:
Lewis, Samuel
Pub Date:
1819
Pub Title:
The travellers guide. A new and correct map of the United States, including great portions of Missouri Territory, Upper & Lower Canada, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, The Floridas, Spanish Provinces &c. Collected and compiled from the most undoubted authorities by Samuel Lewis, Geographer and Draftsman, 1819. Published, printed and coloured by Henry Charles, Philada. Copy Right secured according to law.
Pub Reference:
Ristow p. 266; cf Phillips Maps of America, p. 880 (Kimber ed.)
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
2482.000
Pub Type:
Wall Map
Pub Maps:
1
Pub Height cm:
76
Pub Width cm:
104
Image No:
2482000
Authors:
Lewis, Samuel
Collection:
Rumsey Collection
A new and correct map of the United States ... Upper & Lower Canada ... &c
