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Historical Maps Collection 45 Cubic Feet 13 flat file drawers

A collection of maps depicting geographic features, transportation routes, geological composition, historical settlements, themes, property divisions, and political boundaries, ranging in geographic scope from local (Virginia Tech campus maps) to global (world maps).
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Map of Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College Farm and Grounds 0.1 Cubic Feet 27 x 27 in.

Blackford, W. W. (William Willis), 1831-1905
Map shows the farm and grounds of Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College. It contains field notes and a table of areas, which defines the acreage of various plots. Two hand-written notes are also on the map, one from Blackford in 1881, and one unsigned, but dated 1902.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Mount Vernon maps 0.1 Cubic Feet 41 maps of various sizes

Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union
Collection consists of forty-one (41) maps from various years and of various sizes. All of these maps directly concern George Washington's home at Mount Vernon. The maps vary in terms of type; a map may be an original, facsimile, or photocopy. Maps also vary in terms of quality, with some in better condition than others. Furthermore, some maps are duplicates of another piece or of its subject. Some maps contain notes concerning what the map displays.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Perspective Map of the City of Roanoke 0.1 Cubic Feet 23 x 34 in.

American Publishing Co. (Milwaukee, Wis.)
Perspective map looks out over the city of Roanoke, identifying roads and significant structures. At bottom of map are several engravings of various buildings, along with an inset map showing the area surrounding Roanoke. Map also contains indexes that identify public buildings, hotels, railroads, news papers, manufacturers, land companies, and churches.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Perspective Map of the City of Roanoke, Va. 0.1 Cubic Feet 23 x 34 in.

American Publishing Co. (Milwaukee, Wis.)
Map shows Roanoke, Virginia, from a perspective set above Mill Mountain, in Roanoke. The lower border of map shows illustrations of several buildings of interest, and the index identifies public buildings, hotels, railroads, newspapers, manufacturings, land companies, and churches.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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