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Shelton & Kensett's map of the state of Indiana

Title
Shelton & Kensett's map of the state of Indiana / protracted from manuscript surveys communicated to the publishers by the Honorable Christopher Harrison, Lieut. Gov. of that state to which are added the surveys of the Illinois Territory by Gen. Mansfield ; engraved by A. Doolittle, New Haven.
Author
Shelton & Kensett, creator, publisher.
Publication
[New Haven, Connecticut?] : Shelton & Kensett, 1817.

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CartographicSupervised use Map Div. 15-5875Schwarzman Building M1A - Map Division Room 117

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Additional Authors
  • Harrison, Christopher, 1775-1863.
  • Doolittle, Amos, 1754-1832
Description
1 map : hand colored, mounted on cloth backing; 54 x 74 cm
Alternative Title
  • Shelton and Kensett's map of the state of Indiana
  • Map of the state of Indiana
  • Sketch of the existing connection of the state of Indiana and Illinois Territory, with the adjoining states
  • Mapping the Nation (NEH grant, 2015-2018). US068.1.05
Subjects
Genre/Form
Maps.
Note
  • Prime meridian: Washington, D.C.
  • "Entered according to Act of Congress, the 25th day of Decr. 1817, by Shelton & Kensett."
  • Includes inset of "A sketch of the existing connection of the state of Indiana and Illinois Territory, with the adjoining states," distance lists, and explanatory notes.
Indexed In (note)
  • New York Public Library. Dictionary catalog of the Map Division
Call Number
Map Div. 15-5875
LCCN
2001623383
OCLC
951360120
Author
Shelton & Kensett, creator, publisher.
Title
Shelton & Kensett's map of the state of Indiana / protracted from manuscript surveys communicated to the publishers by the Honorable Christopher Harrison, Lieut. Gov. of that state to which are added the surveys of the Illinois Territory by Gen. Mansfield ; engraved by A. Doolittle, New Haven.
Publisher
[New Haven, Connecticut?] : Shelton & Kensett, 1817.
Cartographic Data
Scale approximately 1:730,000 (W 88°05ʹ--W 84°47ʹ/N 41°45ʹ--N 37°46ʹ).
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 244, column 3, no. 5
Local Note
NYPL Map Div. copy imperfect: several pieces of map lacking.
Source
US068.1.05
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Place of Publication
United States Connecticut New Haven.
Added Author
Harrison, Christopher, 1775-1863.
Doolittle, Amos, 1754-1832, engraver.
Added Title
Sketch of the existing connection of the state of Indiana and Illinois Territory, with the adjoining states
Research Call Number
Map Div. 15-5875
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