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A Map of the Tennassee Government: Formerly Part of North Carolina, Taken Chiefly from Surveys by Genl. D. Smith & Others; J.T. Scott, Sculp

Map

This map of the new state of Tennessee shows borders, numerous boundary lines (particularly Native American boundaries), towns (European and Native American), roads, forts, mountains, lakes, and rivers. A few notes further describe the land. A small, bordered, reference key sits in the lower right corner.

Date Created:
circa 1796-1800
Creator:
Smith, Daniel, 1748-1818 (cartographer)

Publication Information

Creator
Smith, Daniel, 1748-1818 (cartographer)
Publisher
[Philadelphia, M. Carey]
Date Created
circa 1796-1800
Language
English

Physical Description

Format
Map
Extent
1 map
Dimensions
24 x 52 cm, on sheet 46 x 56 cm
Scale
1:1,393,920. 1 inch = 22 miles.

Collection Information

Digital Collection
Maps and Atlases
Call Number
H GX882 1800 S
Classification
Archives

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014308
Legacy ID
WHi 124802

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