Map of the Counties of Orange and Rockland

Map

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Chester Historical Society

Map of the Counties of Orange and Rockland: The image displays a historical map of Orange and Rockland counties, featuring various geographical and administrative boundaries marked in distinct colors with labeled sections, roads, and natural features such as rivers. The map is detailed with annotations to indicate townships, and it includes a legend for reference. Published in 1829, the map is bordered by a decorative outline and shows a combination of hand-drawn and printed elements, reflecting cartographic techniques of the time.
Map of the Counties of Orange and Rockland

The image displays a historical map of Orange and Rockland counties, featuring various geographical and administrative boundaries marked in distinct colors with labeled sections, roads, and natural features such as rivers. The map is detailed with annotations to indicate townships, and it includes a legend for reference. Published in 1829, the map is bordered by a decorative outline and shows a combination of hand-drawn and printed elements, reflecting cartographic techniques of the time.

Name/Title

Map of the Counties of Orange and Rockland

Entry/Object ID

chs-015978

Description

The image displays a historical map of Orange and Rockland counties, featuring various geographical and administrative boundaries marked in distinct colors with labeled sections, roads, and natural features such as rivers. The map is detailed with annotations to indicate townships, and it includes a legend for reference. This map is from an atlas published in 1841 although this map was originally published in 1829 is bordered by a decorative outline and shows a combination of hand-drawn and printed elements, reflecting cartographic techniques of the time. The original is held by the Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division of The New York Public Library.

Map Details

Maker or Creator

David H. Burr (1803-1875 ) (Cartographer)

Publisher

Steve E. Clark, Ithaca, NY

Date Published

1841

Dimensions

Height

50 cm

Width

41 cm

Web Links and URLs

The original is held by the Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division of The New York Public Library.

Create Date

October 22, 2024

Update Date

July 16, 2026