Map of the State of Virginia (facsimile)
Abstract
Map contains an engraving depicting the central campus of the University of Virginia, and a view of Richmond (from the west). Ornamentation surrounding the title depicts Natural Bridge and Harper's Ferry flanking a depiction of the state seal and motto (Sic Semper Tyrannis). Contains brief discussion concerning the creation of the map and geological remarks. Tables include listings of Virginia's population, a list of steamboat routes, abbreviations and references, deviations from magnetic north, and altitudes. Map was originally produced in 1825, but corrections were added for the 1859 publication.
Dates
- Creation: 1826, 1859
Creator
- Böÿe, Herman (Cartographer, Person)
Full Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet (In 9 parts, each measuring 19 x 28 in.)
Language of Materials
English
Genre / Form
Geographic
Topical
- Status
- Completed
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu