A New Map of Virginia, with its Canals, Roads and Distances, 1846

Location of collection:

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)

560 Drillfield Dr.

Newman Library, Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA 26041-9001

Contact for questions and access:

Email: specref@vt.edu

Phone: (540) 231-6308

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Summary

Extent:

0.1 Cubic Feet 13 x 15 in.

Creator:

Mitchell, S. Augustus (Samuel Augustus), 1792-1868

Abstract:

Map contains markings signifying various canals, railroads, and roads, with distances marked occasionally. Additionally, map displays major steamboat routes, as welll as a profile of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. Map is hand-colored.

Language:

English

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
Maps (documents)

Names:

Burroughs, H. N.

Places:

Virginia -- Maps