A topographical chart of the bay of Narraganset in the province of New England, with all the isles contained therein, among which Rhode Island and Connonicut have been particularly surveyed, shewing the true position & bearings of the banks, shoals, rocks &c. as likewise the soundings; To which have been added the several works & batteries raised by the Americans. Taken by order of the principal farmers on Rhode Island.
Summary
Scale ca. 1:50,000.
Hand colored.
Relief shown by hachures. Depths shown by soundings.
Inscribed "To the Right Honourable Hugh Earl Percy ... with His Lordship's permission ... by ... Wm. Faden."
Includes text, "References to the batteries," and "A list of the principal farms in Rhode Island."
LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 1003
Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.
Vault
AACR2: 100; 651/1; 651/2; 650/3; 700/1
Tags
Date
01/01/1777
Contributors
Blaskowitz, Charles.
Faden, William, 1749-1836.
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
Public Domain