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New sectional map of the state of Illinois : compiled from the United States surveys ; also exhibiting the internal improvements, distances between towns, villages & post offices ; the outlines of prairies, woodlands, marshes & the lands donated to the state by the Gen. Govt. for the purpose of internal improvements

Title
New sectional map of the state of Illinois : compiled from the United States surveys ; also exhibiting the internal improvements, distances between towns, villages & post offices ; the outlines of prairies, woodlands, marshes & the lands donated to the state by the Gen. Govt. for the purpose of internal improvements / by J.M. Peck, John Messinger, and A.J. Mathewson ; engraved by S. Stiles & Co.
Author
Peck, John Mason, 1789-1858
Publication
New York : J.H. Colton & Co., 1847.

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Additional Authors
  • Messinger, John, 1771-1846
  • Mathewson, A. J.
  • J.H. Colton & Co., publisher.
  • S. Stiles & Co., engraver.
Description
1 map : hand colored; 98 x 65 cm, on sheet 109 x 76 cm
Summary
Shows the General Land Office districts, projected railroads, canals and roads.
Alternative Title
Mapping the Nation (NEH grant, 2015-2018). US061.2.03
Subjects
Genre/Form
Maps.
Note
  • Prime meridian: Washington.
  • Includes description of "Public lands" and "Land districts."
  • Insets: Vicinity of Alton & St. Louis. Scale of 4 miles to one inch. -- Vicinity of Galena, the lead region and part of Wisconsin and Iowa.
  • "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1836 by J.H. Colton & Co. in the Clerks Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York."
Indexed In (note)
  • New York Public Library. Dictionary catalog of the Map Division
Call Number
Map Div. 15-5798
OCLC
1003193037
Author
Peck, John Mason, 1789-1858, creator.
Title
New sectional map of the state of Illinois : compiled from the United States surveys ; also exhibiting the internal improvements, distances between towns, villages & post offices ; the outlines of prairies, woodlands, marshes & the lands donated to the state by the Gen. Govt. for the purpose of internal improvements / by J.M. Peck, John Messinger, and A.J. Mathewson ; engraved by S. Stiles & Co.
Publisher
New York : J.H. Colton & Co., 1847.
Cartographic Data
Scale 1:633,600. 10 miles to an inch (W 91°30ʹ--W 87°30ʹ/N 42°30ʹ--N 37°00ʹ).
Type of Content
cartographic image
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
sheet
Indexed In:
New York Public Library. Dictionary catalog of the Map Division, v. 5, page 194, column 1, no. 2
Local Note
NYPL Map Div. copy has accession no. stamped in lower left corner: 53077.
Source
US061.2.03
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Place of Publication
United States New York (State) New York.
Added Author
Messinger, John, 1771-1846, creator.
Mathewson, A. J., creator.
J.H. Colton & Co., publisher.
S. Stiles & Co., engraver.
Research Call Number
Map Div. 15-5798
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