The extreme western portion of the state is not included on the map, and the boundary with Tennessee is not accurately drawn. The courses of rivers are indicated, as are mountains, swamps, major bodies of water, and other topographical features. Relief shown pictorially. Counties are named, but not delineated. Only major roads are shown, but some ferries, taverns, and large plantations are included. The locations of courthouses ("C.H."), Quaker meeting houses ("Q.M."), and county towns are shown. Longitude is measured from London and Philadelphia.
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