Subject: Maine
Period: 1837 (published)
Publication: HR Doc. 143, 24th Congress, 2nd Session
Color: Black & White
Size:
5.4 x 8.7 inches
13.7 x 22.1 cm
These five maps were included in the topographical engineer's report to the Senate containing recent surveys completed in the state. The largest map, Survey of Kennebeck River (43 x 23") by Findlay, Bennett and Wilson shows the portion of the river from Woolwich north to Gardiner and is drawn in two sections. The other four maps, ranging in size from 31 x 20" to 27 x 32", shows survey work in Kennebec and Androscoggin County. Also includes a folding plate of cross sections. Rebound in maroon cloth.
References: Claussen & Friis #154-158; Phillips (Maps) p. 349.
Condition: B
The maps are good to very good with faint to light offsetting. The survey map of the Kennebeck River has moderate foxing and the "No. 2" map has a 5" binding tear closed on verso with archival tape. New binding is fine.