A topographical map of the Province of New Hampshire, 1784

Containers:

Drawer 122 : L : 8, Section 1

Creator:

Holland, Samuel, 1728-1801 and Faden, William, 1749-1836

Extent:

2 Sheets

Scope and content:

This rare map of New Hampshire was prepared from surveys by Samuel Holland - famed engineer who entered British service during the French and Indian War (1754-1763). The map depicts New Hampshire in great detail, illustrating rivers, streams, lakes, elevations, township boundaries, roads, and structures. Two great arcs delineate the boundary of a parcel known as "Mason's Curve." The parcel, owned by John Mason (1586-1635), was originally located between the Merrimack and Kennebeck Rivers, however in 1748 was sold by one of Mason's descendants to twelve investors from Portsmouth. It is believed these investors commissioned the surveys in 1768-69 to more accurately locate the boundary of the landholding.

Language:

English.

Custodial history:

Client reference #79; WAG #289239; IL# 2020-IL-001-092

Cohen & Taliaferro LLC, 7 July 2010.

Material specific details:

Scale [ca. 1:260,000]. Relief shown by hachures. Shows township and patent boundaries. Includes "Advertisement."

Physical facet:

1 map on 2 sheets : hand colored

Dimensions:

119 x 78 cm.

Other descriptive data:

London : Printed for William Faden, 1784

Related material:

LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 873

Subjects:

Administrative and political divisions
Maps (documents)

Names:

Holland, Samuel, 1728-1801
Faden, William, 1749-1836

Places:

New Hampshire

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