COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Colton, J.H.
Author:
Magilton, Lieut. A.L.
Author:
Whitney, Samuel
Date:
1855
Short Title:
St. Mary's River From Lake Superior To Lake Huron
Publisher:
Samuel Whitney.
Publisher Location:
Sault De St. Marie
Type:
Pocket Map
Obj Height cm:
47
Obj Width cm:
62
Scale 1:
180,000
Note:
Second edition, the first being 1854 (Karrow). This is one of the earliest detailed maps of the eastern end of the upper Michigan Peninsula. Colton engraved three maps for Samuel Whitney that are listed in Karpinski: this map, a "Plan of the Town of Sault de Ste. Marie..." (Karpinski 568), and "Map of Drummond Island..." (Karpinski 813). Black and white map, folded into stamped brown cloth covers 14.5x9.5 with "Map Of The St. Mary's River S. Whitney" in gilt.
Reference:
Karpinski 804; Karrow 5-3540, 5-3541.
State/Province:
Michigan
Region:
St. Mary's River
Full Title:
Map Of The St. Mary's River From Lake Superior To Lake Huron Compiled from the U.S. Government Surveys By Lieut. A.L. Magilton U.S.A. 1855 Engraved & Printed By J.H. Colton & Co. 172 William St. N.Y. For Samuel Whitney of Sault De St. Marie.
List No:
5137.002
Series No:
2
Engraver or Printer:
Colton, J.H.
Publication Author:
Colton, J.H.
Publication Author:
Magilton, Lieut. A.L.
Publication Author:
Whitney, Samuel
Pub Date:
1855
Pub Title:
Map Of The St. Mary's River From Lake Superior To Lake Huron Compiled from the U.S. Government Surveys By Lieut. A.L. Magilton U.S.A. 1855 Engraved & Printed By J.H. Colton & Co. 172 William St. N.Y. For Samuel Whitney of Sault De St. Marie.
Pub Reference:
Karpinski 804; Karrow 5-3540, 5-3541.
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
5137.000
Pub Type:
Pocket Map
Pub Height cm:
15
Pub Width cm:
10
Image No:
5137002
Authors:
Magilton, Lieut. A.L.; Whitney, Samuel; Colton, J.H.
Link To Source
St. Mary's River From Lake Superior To Lake Huron
