A map of the most inhabited part of New England : containing the provinces of Massachusets Bay and New Hampshire, with the colonies of Connecticut and Rhode Island, divided into counties and townships : the whole composed from actual surveys and its situation adjusted by astronomical observations, 1774

Containers:

Closed Stacks, Drawer 34

Creator:

Jefferys, Thomas, -1771, Green, John, -1757, and Jefferys, Thomas, -1771

Extent:

2 Sheets

Scope and content:

This large, detailed map of New England was compiled by Braddock Mead (alias John Green), and first published by Thomas Jefferys in 1755. Green was an Irish translator, geographer, and editor, as well as one of the most talented British map-makers at mid-century. The map was re-published at the outset of the American Revolution, as it remained the most accurate and detailed survey of New England. Of interest are engraved double lines found beneath certain place-names, including Boston. These lines indicate cities whose longitude had been calculated with the aid of the newly invented marine chronometer.

Language:

English.

Custodial history:

Client reference #20; WAG #289148

Richard B. Arkway, 10 February 1991.

Material specific details:

Scale [ca. 1:440,000] ; 4th state (LC). 3rd edition (Stevens & Tree). Prime meridians: London and Ferro. Relief shown pictorially. Includes compilation data and insets of "A plan of the town of Boston" and "A plan of Boston Harbor from an accurate survey," ca. 1:150,000.

Physical description:

Some crease tears.

Physical facet:

One map on two sheets, hand colored.

Dimensions:

104 x 98 cm.

Other descriptive data:

[London] : Thos. Jefferys, 1774

Related material:

LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 800.. McCorkle, B. New England in early printed maps, 755.19. Stevens & Tree. Comparative cartography, 33e

Subjects:

Maps (documents)

Names:

Jefferys, Thomas, -1771
Green, John, -1757

Places:

New England

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