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New map of Charleston Harbor. : showing the scene of the great naval contest between the iron clad Monitors and the rebel batteries, also the lines of fire, forts, obstructions, inlets, princl. plantations & e.t.c.

Title
New map of Charleston Harbor. : showing the scene of the great naval contest between the iron clad Monitors and the rebel batteries, also the lines of fire, forts, obstructions, inlets, princl. plantations & e.t.c.
Author
Tomlinson, G. W. (George W.)
Publication
  • 221 Washington Street, Boston, Mass. : Published by G.W. Tomlinson, Boston, Mass., [1863]
  • 97 State St., Boston : Lith. by J. Mayer & Co., [1863]

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CartographicSupervised use Map Div. 17-5324Schwarzman Building M1A - Map Division Room 117

Details

Additional Authors
J. Mayer & Co., lithographer.
Description
1 map; 55 x 39 cm, on sheet 71 x 51 cm
Alternative Title
  • Tomlinson's map of Charleston Harbor, S.C. and vicinity
  • Mapping the Nation (NEH grant, 2015-2018). US227.2.04
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • History.
  • Maps.
  • Pictorial works.
Note
  • Printed in green ink.
  • Shows the coast from Long Island to the North Edisto River. Indicates drainage, roads, railroads, and dwellings with names of inhabitants. Channels, water depths, forts and batteries, with lines of fire, are given.
  • The following title appears in the lower left corner: Tomlinson's map of Charleston Harbor, S.C., and vicinity, showing the fortifications and batteries, together with a full description of the harbor, forts, obstructions, bombardment & et.c.
  • Includes drawings of the Ericsson "Devil" and the iron clad "Keokuk," and plans of Fort Sumter, Fort Moultrie, and Castle Pinckney in the lower right corner. A column of text entitled "Description of the harbor, forts, &c." is in the right margin.
  • "Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1863 by G.W. Tomlinson in the clerks office of the District Court of Massachusetts."
Indexed In (note)
  • Library of Congress. Civil War Maps
  • New York Public Library. Dictionary catalog of the Map Division
Call Number
Map Div. 17-5324
OCLC
890622535
Author
Tomlinson, G. W. (George W.), creator, publisher.
Title
New map of Charleston Harbor. : showing the scene of the great naval contest between the iron clad Monitors and the rebel batteries, also the lines of fire, forts, obstructions, inlets, princl. plantations & e.t.c.
Publisher
221 Washington Street, Boston, Mass. : Published by G.W. Tomlinson, Boston, Mass., [1863]
Manufacturer
97 State St., Boston : Lith. by J. Mayer & Co., [1863]
Cartographic Data
Scale approximately 1:95,000 (W 80°17ʹ36ʺ--W 79°50ʹ18ʺ/N 32°58ʹ24ʺ--N 32°31ʹ34ʺ).
Type of Content
cartographic image
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
sheet
Indexed In:
Library of Congress. Civil War Maps, no. 376.
New York Public Library. Dictionary catalog of the Map Division, v. 2, page 496, column 3, no. 6
Source
US227.2.04
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Chronological Term
1861-1865
Place of Publication
United States Massachusetts Boston.
Added Author
J. Mayer & Co., lithographer.
Distinct Title
Tomlinson's map of Charleston Harbor, S.C. and vicinity
Research Call Number
Map Div. 17-5324
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