Amerique Septentrionale : Acadie ou Nouvelle Ecosse aux anglois : Annapolis Royal

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Item Information

Title:
Amerique Septentrionale : Acadie ou Nouvelle Ecosse aux anglois : Annapolis Royal
Title (alt.):
Annapolis Royal
Description:
Details region centered on Annapolis Royal on the Annapolis River in Nova Scotia. Identifies rivers, anchorages, fortress, and individual buildings along the river valley.
Date:
1750
Format:
Maps/Atlases
Manuscripts
Location:
Newberry Library
Collection (local):
Newberry Library Collection
Subjects:
Manuscript maps--Early works to 1800
Annapolis Royal (N.S.)--Maps--Early works to 1800
Places:
Canada > Nova Scotia (province) > Annapolis Royal
Extent:
1 ms. map : hand col. ; on sheet 505 x 340 mm.
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
Contact host institution for more information.
Scale:
Scale [ca. 1:99,000]
Language:
French
Catalog Record:
https://i-share-nby.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01CARLI_NBY/i5mcb2/alma991477698805867
Notes:
Probably compiled by French military engineers, but based on English sources: "Le tout tiré des plans anglois. 1750."
Drawn at consistent scale in two sections, the western above the eastern section.
Relief shown with soundings and shading.
Pen-and-ink and watercolor (green, yellow, red). Drawn on several pieces of paper pasted together as one sheet, sectioned into four panels and mounted on cloth.
Call #:
Ayer MS map 210