Map of the Maritime Parts of Virginia, Map.0034

Map of the Maritime Parts of VirginiaMap.0034

Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

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Repository

Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

Identification

Map.0034

Title

Map of the Maritime Parts of Virginia c. 1776

Quantity

0.1 Cubic Feet, 11 x 10 in.

Creator

Aitken, Robert, 1735-1802

Creator

Du Simitière, Pierre Eugène, approximately 1736-1784

Language

English .

Abstract

Aitken's 1776 map, printed in Philadelphia, is largely based on the Fry and Jefferson map of the same area, delineated by Du Simitière. Full title reads: "Map of the Maritime Parts of Virginia, Exhibiting the Seat of War and of Ld. Dunmore's depredation in that Colony." Reproduction is likely a photocopy.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Fry, Joshua, approximately 1700-1754
Jefferson, Peter, 1708-1757
Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
Maps (documents)
Virginia -- Maps -- Early works to 1800 -- Facsimilies

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

Aitken, Robert, 1735-1802
Du Simitière, Pierre Eugène, approximately 1736-1784
Fry, Joshua, approximately 1700-1754
Jefferson, Peter, 1708-1757

Significant Places Associated With the Collection

Virginia -- Maps -- Early works to 1800 -- Facsimilies