Name/Title
Map of Shelburn Vermont, O.S. Spear Surveyor 1867Entry/Object ID
2025.0.2Description
This is a map of the original plots granted within the Town of Shelburne, Vermont. Some of the plots have names included. The LaPlatte River and Shelburne Pond are drawn in on the map.Context
This is a primary source map for the Town of Shelburne, Vermont as it helps to make the transition of property ownership from the the original town grants to owners moving in to the town. The physical map was restored from a very poor condition by the Northeast Document Conservation Center in 1988 with funds provided by the Shelburne Historical Society. It was later framed behind glass and is on display in the Shelburne Vermont Town Clerks Office.Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
MapNomenclature Primary Object Term
CartographNomenclature Sub-Class
Graphic DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsMap Details
Maker or Creator
UnkownArea or Region
Town
ShelburneState/Province
Vermont* Untyped Area or Region
United StatesContinent
North AmericaDate Published
1867Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Makers MarkLocation
Bottom right of mapTranscription
OS Spear Surveyor 1867Condition
Overall Condition
ExcellentDate Examined
May 15, 2025Examined By
Northeast Document Conservation CenterNotes
See the assessment report for detailsCreated By
Boucher, DavidCreate Date
May 15, 2025Updated By
Boucher, DavidUpdate Date
May 19, 2025
