1609, the Island of Manhattan (Mannahtin) at the time of its discovery : showing its elevations, water-courses, marshes, and shore line [map] / by Townsend MacCoun ; L.L. Poates Engr'g Co., N.Y.

Author
MacCoun, Townsend, 1845-1932 [Browse]
Format
Map
Language
English
Published/​Created
New York : Townsend MacCoun, c1909.
Description
  • Scale not given. (W 74°01ʹ15ʺ--W 73°52ʹ00ʺ/N 40°53ʹ00ʺ--N 40°42ʹ00ʺ).
  • 1 map : col. ; 31 x 122 cm.

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Notes
  • Relief shown by shading.
  • Also shows the alignment of future major streets.
  • "This map is based upon the early colonial surveys of Ratzer, Montresor, Knypthausen, Bradford, Duyckinck, etc. and the Survey of 1867 by Genl. E.L. Viele."
  • Identified Indian nomenclature shown in red ink.
  • This is one map from the set titled: Early New York.
Other title(s)
  • Manhattan [Island] at the time of its discovery
  • Early New York
Panel title
  • Manhattan Island, 1609
OCLC
54378393
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