Diagram of the State of Alabama 1844
Title
Diagram of the State of Alabama 1844
Alternative Title
Diagram of the state of Alabama
Description
This image is a map of the state of Alabama in 1844 , showing the results of the public surveys taken place during that period of time . The line used for dividing the northern and southern surveyors districts and the basis Meridian of Huntsville used for dividing the east and west ranges are shown on the map . Boundaries lines between Alabama and the neighboring states are defined clearly . Grid lines are used to show townships . The map also shows the land cessions of the Native Indian tribes of Creek , Cherokee , Chickasaw , and Choctaw that took place in the 1830s . Some geographic features like major rivers , bays , and bodies of water are shown . There are statements on the left side of the map mentioning that "Township and Township lines marked A are now under contract . Townships and Township lines marked B are the proposed Surveys for the year ending 30th June 1846. " There is a reference note at the lower part of the map which gives the locations of all the field notes for the surveys . The map is an original copy of a printed map and is encapsulated . The map is in good condition .
Cartographer
Weakley, James H.
Publication Date
1844
Time Period
1830s 1840s
LC Subject Headings
Alabama -- Maps Counties -- Alabama Cities and towns -- Alabama Indian land transfers -- Alabama Alabama -- Surveys Rivers -- Alabama Mexico, Gulf of Mobile Bay (Ala.) Alabama -- History -- 1819-1950
EOA Categories
History -- 1819-1838: Early Statehood and Indian Removal History -- 1838-1874: Sectionalism, the Civil War, and Reconstruction Geography & Environment -- Human Environment -- Native American Sites Peoples -- Native Peoples Geography & Environment -- Human Environment -- Counties Geography & Environment -- Human Environment -- Cities and Towns Geography & Environment -- Natural Environment -- Rivers
Language
eng
Type
Image
Format
PDF
Requirements
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Original Format
Black and white map , 61 cm x 33 cm , scale not given
File Name
map02_23.pdf
Location ID
Drawer 2 Map 23
Repository
Auburn University Libraries . Special Collections and Archives
Digital Publisher
Auburn University Libraries
Rights
This image is the property of the Auburn University Libraries and is intended for non-commercial use. Users of the image are asked to acknowledge the Auburn University Libraries. For information about obtaining high-resolution copies of this and other images in this collection, please contact the Auburn University Libraries Special Collections & Archives Department at archives@auburn.edu or (334) 844-1732.
Submitted By
Siu , Manhan Kitty
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