Plan of the environs of Halifax in Nova Scotia with the temporary works constructed for the protection of the town, and His Majesty's naval yard


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Item Information

Title:
Plan of the environs of Halifax in Nova Scotia with the temporary works constructed for the protection of the town, and His Majesty's naval yard
Contributor:
Spry, William
Creator:
Mist, Charles
Date:
[ca. 1779]
Format:
Maps/Atlases
Genre:
Manuscript maps
Location:
William L. Clements Library
Collection (local):
William L. Clements Library Collection
Subjects:
Halifax Citadel (Halifax, N.S.)--Maps
Fort Massey (N.S.)--Maps
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Maps
Places:
CanadaNova Scotia (province)Halifax
Extent:
1 ms. map : col. ; 70.3 x 74 cm
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Scale:
Scale 1:9,600.
Language:
English
Catalog Record:
Catalog record
Notes:
In unfinished cartouche at lower right: CM.
Signed: W. Spry command: ingineer.
Finished, colored, topographical map showing both town and harbor with two overlays showing proposed improvements to existing fortifications.
Includes unfinished extension at top of map showing end of North West Arm and country west of town.
Clinton Maps 10.
Identifier:
8401
Barcode:
B1936989