Map of the States of Ohio, Indiana and Illinois, with the settled part of Michigan
PublisherPublished by
Samuel Augustus Mitchell
(1792 - 1868)
RetailerSold by
Mitchell & Hinman
(American, active 1833 - 1837)
PrintmakerEngraved by
James H. Young
(American, active 1817 - 1866)
Date1834
MediumEngraving; black printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper, in cardboard covers
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 17 3/4 x 22 1/4in. (45.1 x 56.5cm)
Sheet (height x width): 18 1/8 x 22 1/2in. (46 x 57.2cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Jane W. Stone
Object number1935.31.1
DescriptionMap of part of Wisconsin Territory, part of Michigan, Illionois, Indiana and Ohio, with Lakes Michigan, Huron and Erie at the top. Pennsylvania and Virginia form the eastern boundary, with Kentucky to the south and Missouri and Wisconsin Territories to the west. The states and Wisconsin Territory are divided into counties, colored yellow, peach, pink, blue, or green. Roads, canals and railroads are marked with different lines and colors. The Wabash and Erie Canal, the Ohio Canal and an unnamed canal that appears to be part of the Miami and Erie Canal are shown. Two unnamed railroads in Ohio are depicted, as well. Physical features include the lakes and rivers. On the left side of the sheet is a list of steamboat routes. At the bottom are inset maps of the lead region east of the Mississippi River, the falls of Ohio, and the vicinity of Cincinnati. In the top right is an inset map of the vicinity of Detroit. The inside cover contains population information for Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Michigan Territory.
Label TextAlthough born in Bristol, Connecticut, Samuel Augustus Mitchell spent most of his career producing maps, atlases, and textbooks in Philadelphia. Philadelphia was the most important center of map production in mid-nineteenth century America, and Mitchell was one of the most prolific and successful map publishers. The state of Ohio is of special interest to people from Connecticut, because the northeastern part of that state once belonged to Connecticut and many people from Connecticut settled there.
NotesCartographic Note: Scale: 1 inch equals about 33 milesStatus
Not on view
Samuel Augustus Mitchell
1835
