University Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

University of Illinois I-Mark

The items in the Digital Collections of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Library contain materials which represent or depict sensitive topics or were written from perspectives using outdated or biased language. The Library condemns discrimination and hatred on any grounds. As a research library that supports the mission and values of this land grant institution, it is incumbent upon the University Library to preserve, describe, and provide access to materials to accurately document our past, support learning about it, and effect change in the present. In accordance with the American Library Association’s Freedom to Read statement, we do not censor our materials or prevent patrons from accessing them.

If you have questions regarding this statement or any content in the Library’s digital collections, please contact digitalcollections@lists.illinois.edu

American Library Association’s Freedom to Read Statement

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility at the University Library

Course of the River Mississippi, from the Balise to Fort Chartres ; taken on an expedition to the Illinois, in the latter end of the year 1765 by Lieut. Ross of the 34th Regiment

Permalink

https://digital.library.illinois.edu/items/8b2e3ed0-d675-0137-6f52-02d0d7bfd6e4-5
No Copyright - United States (RightsStatements.org)

No Copyright - United States

Descriptive Information

Title
Course of the River Mississippi, from the Balise to Fort Chartres ; taken on an expedition to the Illinois, in the latter end of the year 1765 by Lieut. Ross of the 34th Regiment
Creator
Ross, John, active 1762-1789  
Contributor
Sayer, Robert, 1725-1794  
Scale
approximately 1:900,000  
Place of Publication
London (England)
Date of Publication
1775  
Extent
1 map
Dimensions
113 x 35 cm
Notes
  • Includes descriptive notes and "Depths of the Mississippi."
  • "Improved from the surveys of that river made by the French.
  • Prime meridians: New Orleans and Ferro.
  • Relief shown pictorially and by hachures. Depths shown by soundings.
  • Shows historic points of interest.
Coverage-Spatial
Mississippi River  
Language
English
Genre
Maps  
Rights
No Copyright - United States
Type
Cartographic material  
Repository
Map Library
Local Bib ID
8825900
Collection Title
River Maps
Collection
River Maps
TitleCourse of the River Mississippi, from the Balise to Fort Chartres ; taken on an expedition to the Illinois, in the latter end of the year 1765 by Lieut. Ross of the 34th Regiment
CreatorRoss, John, active 1762-1789  
ContributorSayer, Robert, 1725-1794  
Scaleapproximately 1:900,000  
Place of PublicationLondon (England)
Date of Publication1775  
Extent1 map
Dimensions113 x 35 cm
Notes
  • Includes descriptive notes and "Depths of the Mississippi."
  • "Improved from the surveys of that river made by the French.
  • Prime meridians: New Orleans and Ferro.
  • Relief shown pictorially and by hachures. Depths shown by soundings.
  • Shows historic points of interest.
Coverage-SpatialMississippi River  
LanguageEnglish
GenreMaps  
RightsNo Copyright - United States
TypeCartographic material  
RepositoryMap Library
Local Bib ID8825900
Collection TitleRiver Maps
CollectionRiver Maps

Download Options

Course of the River Mississippi, from the Balise to Fort Chartres ; taken on an expedition to the Illinois, in the latter end of the year 1765 by Lieut. Ross of the 34th Regiment
Original File (TIFF) Custom Image…
Email Curator About This Item
for questions and to provide feedback.