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Title
An improved edition of a map of the surveyed part of the territory of Michigan [cartographic material] /
Arrangement structure
Item (linked) part of
Date(s)
1836
Place
New York
Place of creation
New York (State)
Publisher
J.H. Colton & Co.
Extent
1 map : col. ; 53 x 78 cm.
Language of material
English
Conditions of access
Cartographic material
90: Open
Original can be viewed in the presence
of an early cartographic archivist.
Original can be viewed in the presence
of an early cartographic archivist.
Item no. (creator)
Alexander E. MacDonald Canadiana Collection #626
Cartographic material
90: Open
Item no. assigned by LAC
626
626
90: Open
Archival reference no.
Other accession no.
80101/245 CA
Terms of use
Credit Library and Archives Canada. Copyright expired.
Additional name(s)
Engraver:
Farmer, John, 1789-1838.
Publisher:
J.H. Colton & Co.
Additional information
Attached to the original cover which bears the title: Farmer's Map of Michigan exhibiting the Sections
Engraved by John Farmer.
Entered according to Act of Congress in the Clerks Office of the District of Michiagn in the Territory of Michigan by John Farmer 4th day of July, A.D. 1835.
Longitude west from Washington City
Includes 5 inset maps: Map of the straits of Michillimackinac from actual surveys on a scale 4 miles to 1 inch by John Farmer -- Map of Pte Ignace. Scale 2 miles to an inch -- Map of the most important part of the lead mine district near the Mississippi River on a scale of 12 miles to 1 inch by John Farmer -- Map of Michillimackinac. Scale 2 miles to 1 inch.
Engraved by John Farmer.
Entered according to Act of Congress in the Clerks Office of the District of Michiagn in the Territory of Michigan by John Farmer 4th day of July, A.D. 1835.
Longitude west from Washington City
Includes 5 inset maps: Map of the straits of Michillimackinac from actual surveys on a scale 4 miles to 1 inch by John Farmer -- Map of Pte Ignace. Scale 2 miles to an inch -- Map of the most important part of the lead mine district near the Mississippi River on a scale of 12 miles to 1 inch by John Farmer -- Map of Michillimackinac. Scale 2 miles to 1 inch.
Physical condition note
Map is badly damaged. Torn along panel fold lines
Custodial history
Part of the Alexander E. MacDonald Canadiana Collection purchased by the Public Archives of Canada in 1981.
Citation / reference note
Phillips, P. Lee "A List of Maps of America in the Library of Congress". 1901, Pt 1, p. 425.
Karpinski, Louis C. "Bibliography of the Printed Maps of Michigan 1804-1880". 1931, page 255, entry 129 D3.
Karpinski, Louis C. "Bibliography of the Printed Maps of Michigan 1804-1880". 1931, page 255, entry 129 D3.
Copy / version note
State 3 of map see Karpinski, p.255, entry129, D3.
Subject heading
United States - Michigan - Maps.
Source
Private
MIKAN no.
3721282
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