[Map of Orange and Rockland counties area of New York] Copied from surveys laid down by R. Erskine, F.R.S. 1778, 1779.

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[Map of Orange and Rockland counties area of New York] Copied from surveys laid down by R. Erskine, F.R.S. 1778, 1779.: An old, detailed map copied from surveys laid down by R. Erskine, F.R.S. 1778, 1779 showing a region that includes parts of New York and New Jersey, with various towns like Newborough, New Windsor, Blooming Grove, and Chester marked. It features rivers, labeled as the Hudson River and various other smaller bodies of water, including Cedar Pond and Beaver Pond. The map also illustrates different topographical features like forests, hills, and valleys.
[Map of Orange and Rockland counties area of New York] Copied from surveys laid down by R. Erskine, F.R.S. 1778, 1779.

An old, detailed map copied from surveys laid down by R. Erskine, F.R.S. 1778, 1779 showing a region that includes parts of New York and New Jersey, with various towns like Newborough, New Windsor, Blooming Grove, and Chester marked. It features rivers, labeled as the Hudson River and various other smaller bodies of water, including Cedar Pond and Beaver Pond. The map also illustrates different topographical features like forests, hills, and valleys.

Name/Title

[Map of Orange and Rockland counties area of New York] Copied from surveys laid down by R. Erskine, F.R.S. 1778, 1779.

Entry/Object ID

chs-011245

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Maps

Description

An old, detailed map copied from surveys laid down by R. Erskine, F.R.S. 1778, 1779 showing a region that includes parts of New York and New Jersey, with various towns like Newborough, New Windsor, Blooming Grove, and Chester marked. It features rivers, labeled as the Hudson River and various other smaller bodies of water, including Cedar Pond and Beaver Pond. The map also illustrates different topographical features like forests, hills, and valleys. The original is held by the Library of Congress Geography and Map Division Washington, D.C. 20540-4650 USA

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Maps

Acquisition

Notes

4/15/2008 Download by Clifton Patrick

Map Details

Maker or Creator

Erskine, Robert, 1735-1780

Area or Region

* Untyped Area or Region

Orange (county) - New York

Date Published

1778 - 1779

Dimensions

Height

24 cm

Width

38 cm

Web Links and URLs

Library of Congress Geography and Map Division: DIGITAL ID g3803o ar109000

General Notes

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Cataloging Note

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Download 4/15/2008 by Clifton Patrick: [Map of Orange and Rockland counties area of New York] Copied from surveys laid down by R. Erskine, F.R.S. 1778, 1779. Erskine, Robert, 1735-1780. CREATED/PUBLISHED [1779] NOTES Scale ca. 1:126,720. Manuscript, pen-and-ink and pencil. Watermark: J. Whatman. Relief shown by hachures. Shows some landownership. On verso: Honbe. Majr. Genl. Green. Reference: LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 1090 SUBJECTS Orange County (N.Y.)--Maps, Manuscript--Early works to 1800. Rockland County (N.Y.)--Maps, Manuscript--Early works to 1800. United States--New York (State)--Orange County. United States--New York (State)--Rockland County. RELATED NAMES Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786. MEDIUM map on sheet 38 x 24 cm. CALL NUMBER G3803.O5 1779 .E7 Vault REPOSITORY Library of Congress Geography and Map Division Washington, D.C. 20540-4650 USA DIGITAL ID g3803o ar109000 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.gmd/g3803o.ar109000

Create Date

October 22, 2024

Update Date

February 16, 2026