A map of the western parts of the colony of Virginia

Containers:

Box 2, Folder 1754

Creator:

Gibson, J. (John), active 1750-1792

Extent:

1 Sheets

Scope and content:

This map was engraved by John Gibson and published in The London Magazine or Gentleman's Intelligencer, vol. 23 (June, 1754). It depicts the region from Lake Ontario southwest to the New River, and shows forts, trails, waterfalls, and general locations of Native American tribe settlements.

Language:

English .

Material specific details:

Scale approximately 1:6,000,000 (W 65°--W 57°/N 45°--N 36°)

Relief shown pictorially, and the distances between some settlements are included. Prime meridian: Ferro.

Physical facet:

1 sheet

Dimensions:

22 x 13 cm

Other descriptive data:

Pater Noster Row, London: R. Baldwin, 1754

Subjects:

Native Americans -- Settlements
Maps (documents)

Names:

Gibson, J. (John), active 1750-1792

Places:

Virginia
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Ohio River

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