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Maps. Map Collection

 Record Group
Identifier: Maps

Found in 843 Collections and/or Records:

New France 1745 (reproduction)

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0013
Abstract

Map shows North America from the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean, and north of the Tropic of Cancer. Contains a detail inset of the Mississippi River delta, immediately along the Gulf of Mexico. Additionally, contains a detail map and cityscape of Quebec City. Date for reproduction is not printed on the map.

Dates: 1745

L'Amerique Septentrionale (reproduction)

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0014
Abstract

Map extends from California to the Sargasso Sea, encompassing the whole of North America, though areas west of the Mississippi River and north of present-Mexico are largely blank. Includes Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America. Demonstrates the boundaries of French, Spanish, and English settlements. Contains "Avertissement." Date for reproduction is not printed on the map.

Dates: 1700

The United States of America According to the Treaty of Peace of 1784 (reproduction)

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0015
Abstract

Map shows North America east of the Mississippi River, detailing the United States boundaries as accorded by the 1784 Treaty of Paris. Facsimile date does not appear on the document.

Dates: 1784

Partie de l'Amerique Septentrionale, qui comprend le Cours De l'Ohio, la Nouvelle Angleterre, la Nouvelle York, le New Jersey, la Pensylvanie, le Maryland, la Virginie, la Caroline

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0017
Abstract

Map contains an inset that continues the mapping of South Carolina. map evidently removed from a bound volume. Paper contains a watermark of what appears to be a birdhouse.

Dates: [1755]

Birds Eye View of Alexandria, Va.

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0144
Abstract

Color image of Alexandria, Virginia, with key that identifies locations of interest.

Dates: 1864

Business Section, City of Lynchburg

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0145
Abstract

Map shows the business section of Lynchburg, Virginia, from 4th to 13th streets, between Church, Main, and Commerce streets. Reverse side gives historical, demographic, and business information about the city of Lynchburg, as well as a tourist map and an aerial photograph of the city.

Dates: ca. 1950

Map of South Lynchburg, Showing Building Sites for Sale by the South Lynchburg Land Co.

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0146
Abstract

Map shows land in south Lynchburg for sale, with for-sale plots hand-marked.

Dates: ca. 1890

Perspective Map of Newport News, Va. (reproduction)

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0147
Abstract

Map shows Newport News, Virginia, from a point above the James River. It focuses on local industry, surrounding the map with several engravings of prominent locations. Reproduction was made in 1974.

Dates: 1891

Petersburg

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0148
Abstract

Hand-drawn depiction of Petersburg, in pencil. Illustrator is unknown. Beneath the illustration is this caption: "This view is taken on an eminence about half a mile north of the central part of the town. In the center is seen the Depot of the Richmond and Petersburg Railroad on the right the Appomattox view, and beyond the principal part of Petersburg."

Dates: nd

Norfolk, Showing Property and Lines of the Norfolk and Western Railroad and Proposed Belt Line

 Collection — Object 1
Identifier: Map-0149
Abstract

Large map shows the proposed line and existing lines in and around Norfolk. Additional maps show the terminal facilities at Lambert Point and the passenger and freight facilities at Norfolk.

Dates: 1890