Post Route Map of the States of New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and parts of New York and Maine
MakerDesigned by
William L. Nicholson
(Scottish-American, born 1824)
DraftsmanDrawn by
Paul Goepel
PrintmakerEngraved by
David McClelland
(American, 1821 - 1896)
PublisherPublished by
United States Post Office Department
(American, 1792 - 1971)
Date1882
MediumEngraving; black printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper, lined with linen, in leatherette covers
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 30 x 38 7/8in. (76.2 x 98.7cm)
Sheet (height x width): 30 1/2 x 40 3/4in. (77.5 x 103.5cm)
Mount (height x width): 30 1/2 x 40 3/4in. (77.5 x 103.5cm)
Sheet (height x width): 30 1/2 x 40 3/4in. (77.5 x 103.5cm)
Mount (height x width): 30 1/2 x 40 3/4in. (77.5 x 103.5cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Arthur J. Warmsley
DescriptionPocket map of Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island (missing the Vermont and New Hampshire portion), and the eastern part of New York state. The map primarily depicts the postal routes in the region using color coding to indicate the frequency of delivery and post offices marked with open circles. Railroads are also prominent and include the New York, New Haven and Hartford; Boston and New York Air Line; Danbury and Norwalk; Shepaug; Housatonic; New Haven and Northampton; Connecticut Valley; and New York and New England. Physical features depicted include rivers and lakes. On the right side is an inset map of Boston. In the top right is a distance table and at the bottom is a table of general statistics about the six New England states and New York, including area, population, post offices, railroads and canals.
Object number1990.184.0
NotesCartographic Note: Scale: 1 inch equals 6 milesOn View
Not on view
