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Repository | State Archives of North Carolina |
Title | Longitudinal section of the Catawba River from the Devil's Shoals to the mouth of Little Catawba River, by Robt. H. B. Brazier. 1824. |
Date Published | 1824 |
Date Depicted | 1824 |
Creator - Individual | Brazier, Robert H. B. |
Abstract | Color manuscript, mounted on linen. As the title indicates, the map portrays a cross or longitudinal section of the Catawba River from Devil's Shoals in Burke County to its juncture with the Little or South Fork Catawba River in Gaston County. The water level of the river is shown in blue. Elevations are reported at landmarks such as fords, shoals, falls, and fish traps and residences of some individuals. Map has two different scales: 1:15,840 (horizontal) and 1:264 (vertical). |
Historical Note | This map was prepared by Robert H. B. Brazier (died 1837) in his role as state surveyor. This is one of many such surveys conducted by Brazier over a period of nearly a decade for the state Board of Internal Improvements in preparation of a new and accurate map of the state and to assist the board in its work of improving the state's transportation and commerce. |
Bibliographic Note | This map was formerly classified as M.C. 140-B. |
Map Type | Manuscript |
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Colors Landowners Mills |
Subject - Geographic | Catawba River (N.C. and S.C.)--Maps. |
Subject - Topical | Rivers--North Carolina--Maps. |
Places Depicted | Catawba River (N.C. and S.C.) |
West Longitude | -81.46 |
East Longitude | -81.03 |
North Latitude | 35.84 |
South Latitude | 35.15 |
Scale | 1:15,840 |
Size | 55.6 x 948.7 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.167.C357.1824br;MARS Id 3.10.62.3 |
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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