COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Short Title:
National Road from Washington to Lake Ontario
Obj Height cm:
94
Obj Width cm:
42
Scale 1:
316,800
Note:
This map, and a second not present, appeared with a report by William Howard on the feasibility of a National Road from Washington to Lake Ontario, published in House Doc. 38, p.2-22, Serial 185. The map shows the country north from Washington to just south of the New York State line, in great detail. A.J. Stansbury was the father of Howard Stansbury, noted western explorer and cartographer. A Black and white map with explanatory remarks. Shows County roads, Turnpikes, and rivers. Relief shown by hachures.
Reference:
Claussen & Friis 15.
Full Title:
Map of the Country Embracing the Several Routes Examined with a View to a National Road from Washington to Lake Ontario. Drawn by A.J. Stansbury. Engraved by W. Harrison, George Town D.C. Compiled by F. Harrison Jr.
List No:
5111.000
Series No:
1
Pub Date:
1828
Pub Title:
Map of the Country embracing the Several Routes examined with a view to a National Road from Washington to Lake Ontario. Drawn by A.J. Stansbury. Engraved by W. Harrion George Town D.C. Compiled by F. Harrison Jr.
Pub Reference:
Claussen & Friis 15.
Pub Note:
This map, and a second not present, appeared with a report by William Howard on the feasibility of a National Road from Washington to Lake Ontario, published in House Doc. 38, p.2-22, Serial 185. The map shows the country north from Washington to just south of the New York State line, in great detail. Without color. A.J. Stansbury was the father of Howard Stansbury, noted western explorer and cartographer.
Pub List No:
5111.000
Pub Height cm:
94
Pub Width cm:
42
Image No:
5111000
Publisher Location:
Washington
Publisher:
U.S.
Type:
Separate Map
State/Province:
Maryland
State/Province:
Pennsylvania
City:
Washington
Subject:
Roads
Engraver or Printer:
Harrison, W.
Engraver or Printer:
Harrison, F., Jr.
Publication Author:
Stansbury, A.J.
Pub Type:
Separate Map
Author:
Stansbury, A.J.
Date:
1828
National Road from Washington to Lake Ontario
