Map of the country between Washington & Pittsburg refering to the contemplated Chesapeake & Ohio Canal and its general route and profile, October 1826

Containers:
Drawer 122 : L : 4, Section 5
Creator:
Farley, John, 1802 or 1803-1874
Extent:
1 Sheets
Scope and content:

Map showing the route of the proposed Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, with the route highlighted in red. Includes elevation profile in 3 segments, and 'Tranverse section of the canal'. Statement of responsibility: 'Reduced from the general map annexed to the report upon the contemplated canal and drawn, by Lieut. Farley, U.S.A. ; etched by Wm. Harrison, Georgetown, D.C. ; letter'd by D.R. Harrison'.

Language:
English .
Material specific details:
Relief shown by hachures.
Physical facet:
1 map
Dimensions:
43 x 54 cm

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
3600 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
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