2 are very fragile, brittle paper, many tears and attached to paper case that the map fits into when folded. Third is extremely brittle and breaks when touched. Fourth is framed and on display in library.
2 are very fragile, brittle paper, many tears and attached to paper case that the map fits into when folded. Third is extremely brittle and breaks when touched. Fourth is framed and on display in library.
Topographic map showing boundaries of Lafayette National Park (now Acadia National Park). Hancock County towns (Trenton, Lamoine, Hancock, and Sorrento) and some nearby islands are shown. George Wood's "Geology of Mt. Desert" is printed on the back.
1922
1
paper
brittle paper with tears and pieces missing. Fragile.
brittle paper with tears and pieces missing. Fragile.
Description: Topographic map showing boundaries of Lafayette National Park (now Acadia National Park). Hancock County towns (Trenton, Lamoine, Hancock, and Sorrento) and some nearby islands are shown. George Wood's "Geology of Mt. Desert" is printed on the back.
Relief shown by hachures. Shows residences and landownership. 3/4 of the map shows the towns of Mount Desert Island, Eden, Tremont, and Cranberry Isles1/4 of the map shows coastline from Biddeford to Scarborough.
1
paper
double-sided, but 3/4 of the map has been adhered to paperboard. 1/4 visible shows part of Casco Bay.
double-sided, but 3/4 of the map has been adhered to paperboard. 1/4 visible shows part of Casco Bay.
Description: Relief shown by hachures. Shows residences and landownership. 3/4 of the map shows the towns of Mount Desert Island, Eden, Tremont, and Cranberry Isles1/4 of the map shows coastline from Biddeford to Scarborough.
Topographic map of eastern part of Mount Desert Island (Frenchman Bay to Somes Sound).
Edward L. Rand, Waldron Bates, Herbert Jacques
1896, 1901
2 copies
paper
first map is brittle. It has been repaired, but is still tearing due to brittleness. Second map is very brittle and breaks when touched. It was taken out of an acidic wooden frame.
first map is brittle. It has been repaired, but is still tearing due to brittleness. Second map is very brittle and breaks when touched. It was taken out of an acidic wooden frame.
Description: Topographic map of eastern part of Mount Desert Island (Frenchman Bay to Somes Sound).
Relief shown by hachures. Lists towns and mountains. Typed not taped to back of map states: "1969 Mount Desert Island by Thomas Culverwell. This map was used on the Joint Chamber of Commerce's brochure until 1974 and was sold was a rolled map solely at 'Echo Vista'. It is now rare. Mr. Culverwell lived in Southwest Harbor."
Description: Relief shown by hachures. Lists towns and mountains. Typed not taped to back of map states: "1969 Mount Desert Island by Thomas Culverwell. This map was used on the Joint Chamber of Commerce's brochure until 1974 and was sold was a rolled map solely at 'Echo Vista'. It is now rare. Mr. Culverwell lived in Southwest Harbor."
Reproduction of a map of the New World in 1500, drawn by Juan de la Cosa. Reproduced by American Heritage, the Magazine of History, from Jomard's "Les Monuments de la Geographie", Paris 1862, Pl. 16, Nos. 1-2.. Courtesy the Map Division, The New York Public Library.
Description: Reproduction of a map of the New World in 1500, drawn by Juan de la Cosa. Reproduced by American Heritage, the Magazine of History, from Jomard's "Les Monuments de la Geographie", Paris 1862, Pl. 16, Nos. 1-2.. Courtesy the Map Division, The New York Public Library.
Reproduction of a map of the New World in 1600, drawn by Gabriel Tatton, engraved by Benjamin Wright. Reproduced by American Heritage, the Magazine of History, from the original copy in the American Collection of Thomas W. Streeter, Morristown, N. J.
Description: Reproduction of a map of the New World in 1600, drawn by Gabriel Tatton, engraved by Benjamin Wright. Reproduced by American Heritage, the Magazine of History, from the original copy in the American Collection of Thomas W. Streeter, Morristown, N. J.
Reproduction of a map of the Known World in 1667, drawn by Peter Goos. Reproduced by American Heritage, the Magazine of History, from an original print in its own collection.
Description: Reproduction of a map of the Known World in 1667, drawn by Peter Goos. Reproduced by American Heritage, the Magazine of History, from an original print in its own collection.
Reproduction of a map of New France in 1745, drawn by Reiner Ottens. Reproduced by American Heritage, the Magazine of History, from an original print in its own collection.
Description: Reproduction of a map of New France in 1745, drawn by Reiner Ottens. Reproduced by American Heritage, the Magazine of History, from an original print in its own collection.
Reproduction of the First American Map of the United States in 1784, compiled and engraved by Abel Buell. Reproduced by American Heritage, the Magazine of History, from an original copy at the New Jersey State Historical Society.
Description: Reproduction of the First American Map of the United States in 1784, compiled and engraved by Abel Buell. Reproduced by American Heritage, the Magazine of History, from an original copy at the New Jersey State Historical Society.
Topographical map of Hancock County, Maine, from actual surveys under the direction of H. F. Walling. Detail of border illustration and maps included (counterclockwise): 1. East Maine Conference Seminary (Bucksport) 2. Bucksport 3. Orland Directory, Bradleys Block (Bucksport), Orland, Surry 4. Castine, with Business Directory 5. Sedgwick, Brooklin, Deer Isle 6. Robinson House (Bucksport), Table of Distances 7. The Colony (Dedham), Blue Hill, Tremont, Penobscot 8. Southwest Harbor, Mount Desert (Somerville), Freeman House (Southwest Harbor) 9. Ellsworth, Gouldsborough, Falls Village (Ellsworth), East Trenton 10. Winter Harbor (Gouldsborough), Bradley & Co. (Main Street, Bucksport), Sullivan 11. Northern Portion of Hancock County, Courthouse (Ellsworth) Plastified map, original size 63" x 63". Edited and reprinted in 2010.
Description: Topographical map of Hancock County, Maine, from actual surveys under the direction of H. F. Walling. Detail of border illustration and maps included (counterclockwise): 1. East Maine Conference Seminary (Bucksport) 2. Bucksport 3. Orland Directory, Bradleys Block (Bucksport), Orland, Surry 4. Castine, with Business Directory 5. Sedgwick, Brooklin, Deer Isle 6. Robinson House (Bucksport), Table of Distances 7. The Colony (Dedham), Blue Hill, Tremont, Penobscot 8. Southwest Harbor, Mount Desert (Somerville), Freeman House (Southwest Harbor) 9. Ellsworth, Gouldsborough, Falls Village (Ellsworth), East Trenton 10. Winter Harbor (Gouldsborough), Bradley & Co. (Main Street, Bucksport), Sullivan 11. Northern Portion of Hancock County, Courthouse (Ellsworth) Plastified map, original size 63" x 63". Edited and reprinted in 2010. [show more]
Reproduction of a map of the New Netherlands and New England in 1635, drawn by William Janszoon Blaeu. Reproduced by American Heritage, the Magazine of History, from an original print in its own collection.
Description: Reproduction of a map of the New Netherlands and New England in 1635, drawn by William Janszoon Blaeu. Reproduced by American Heritage, the Magazine of History, from an original print in its own collection.