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Repository | State Archives of North Carolina |
Title | Map of the State Lands in Hyde |
Date Published | 1839 |
Date Depicted | 1838 |
Creator - Individual |
Gwynn, Walter, 1802-1882. Myers, R. L. Munford, W. P. |
Caption | Below title: "Surveyed by R.L. Myers, and W.P. Munford, under the direction of Walter Gwynn. 1838." |
Abstract | Manuscript, mounted. This map was drawn in 1839 by R. L. Myers from a survey conducted in 1838 by Myers and W. P. Munford under the direction of Walter Gwynn (1802-1882). The map portrays swamp lands in Hyde County and a portion of Washington County topographically and shows roads, bridges, canals, and other elements of the built environment. |
Historical Note | Gwynn, working in the capacity of the principal engineer for the Board of Internal Improvements, had been appointed by Governor Edward B. Dudley to complete the drainage of the swamp lands owned by the state in the vicinity of Pungo and Alligator lakes. |
Bibliographic Note | This map was formerly classified as M.C. 141-A. |
Map Type | Manuscript |
Details |
Canals Creeks and Streams Houses Lakes Land Cover Roads Swamps |
Subject - Geographic | Hyde County (N.C.) -- Maps. |
Places Depicted |
Hyde County (N.C.) Washington County (N.C.) |
West Longitude | -76.67 |
East Longitude | -76.04 |
North Latitude | 35.83 |
South Latitude | 35.56 |
Scale | 1:6,000 |
Size | 73.7 x 126.4 cm. |
Medium | Paper |
Format | Maps |
Language | English |
Digital Collection | North Carolina Maps |
Institution | North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources |
Sponsor | North Carolina Maps is made possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the State Library of North Carolina. |
Call Number | MC.053.1839g;MARS Id 3.1.49.10 |
Copyright | This item is presented courtesy of the State Archives of North Carolina, for research and educational purposes. Prior permission from the State Archives is required for any commercial use. |
Type | Image |
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