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Map of the various channels for conveying the trade of the north west to the Atlantic sea-board exhibiting the tributaries & drainage of the trade into each and the effect of the enlargement of the Erie Canal, illustrating the position taken by William J. McAlpine, C.E. in his Annual Report as State Engineer and Surveyor of the State of New York, 1853

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Title
Map of the various channels for conveying the trade of the north west to the Atlantic sea-board exhibiting the tributaries & drainage of the trade into each and the effect of the enlargement of the Erie Canal, illustrating the position taken by William J. McAlpine, C.E. in his Annual Report as State Engineer and Surveyor of the State of New York, 1853
Creator
Vaughan, David, active 1849-1864  
Scale
Scale approximately 1:3,800,000  
Place of Publication
Albany (N.Y.)
Publisher
Gavit, J.E.  
Date of Publication
1853  
Extent
1 map : hand color
Dimensions
50 x 65 cm
Notes
  • Railroads, completed, in progress, and proposed, are denoted. The Great Lakes, major rivers affected by the Erie Canal, and important train stations are included.
  • Canals are highlighted in green, the "present" drainage of the trade of the canal is highlighted in tan, while the drainage of trade after the enlargement of the canal is highlighted in red.
  • Description derived from published bibliography.
  • [From New York State Engineer & Surveyor on the Canals. Annual Report ... Transmitted ... Feb. 9, 1854].
Coverage-Spatial
  • United States  
  • New York (State)  
  • East (U.S.)  
  • Erie Canal (N.Y.)  
  • Great Lakes (North America)  
Language
English
Subject
  • Railroads  
  • Canals  
Genre
Maps  
Rights
No Copyright - United States
Type
Cartographic material  
Repository
Map Library
Local Bib ID
99955350108205899
Collection Title
Railroad Maps
Collection
Railroad Maps
TitleMap of the various channels for conveying the trade of the north west to the Atlantic sea-board exhibiting the tributaries & drainage of the trade into each and the effect of the enlargement of the Erie Canal, illustrating the position taken by William J. McAlpine, C.E. in his Annual Report as State Engineer and Surveyor of the State of New York, 1853
CreatorVaughan, David, active 1849-1864  
ScaleScale approximately 1:3,800,000  
Place of PublicationAlbany (N.Y.)
PublisherGavit, J.E.  
Date of Publication1853  
Extent1 map : hand color
Dimensions50 x 65 cm
Notes
  • Railroads, completed, in progress, and proposed, are denoted. The Great Lakes, major rivers affected by the Erie Canal, and important train stations are included.
  • Canals are highlighted in green, the "present" drainage of the trade of the canal is highlighted in tan, while the drainage of trade after the enlargement of the canal is highlighted in red.
  • Description derived from published bibliography.
  • [From New York State Engineer & Surveyor on the Canals. Annual Report ... Transmitted ... Feb. 9, 1854].
Coverage-Spatial
  • United States  
  • New York (State)  
  • East (U.S.)  
  • Erie Canal (N.Y.)  
  • Great Lakes (North America)  
LanguageEnglish
Subject
  • Railroads  
  • Canals  
GenreMaps  
RightsNo Copyright - United States
TypeCartographic material  
RepositoryMap Library
Local Bib ID99955350108205899
Collection TitleRailroad Maps
CollectionRailroad Maps

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Map of the various channels for conveying the trade of the north west to the Atlantic sea-board exhibiting the tributaries & drainage of the trade into each and the effect of the enlargement of the Erie Canal, illustrating the position taken by William J. McAlpine, C.E. in his Annual Report as State Engineer and Surveyor of the State of New York, 1853
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