Early Roads and Routes in Alabama circa 1800-1839
Title
Early Roads and Routes in Alabama circa 1800-1839
Description
This image is a map of the state of Alabama by John Melish showing early roads and routes inside Alabama and their extension to the neighboring states . Some of the early roads and routes shown are Natchez Trace , Gaines Road , Jackson's Military Road , Huntsville Road , Post Road From Natchez , Old Federal Road , Pensacola Road , and Jackson's Route to the Creek Wars . The map also shows counties , cities , forts , and rivers . "MP 0459 " is printed at the lower right corner of the map . The map is a printed copy of an originally handwritten map and is not encapsulated . The map is in good condition .
Cartographer
Melish, John, 1771-1822
Publication Date
ca. 1800-1839
Time Period
1800s 1810s 1820s 1830s
LC Subject Headings
Alabama -- History -- Maps Alabama -- History -- To 1819 Alabama -- History -- 1819-1950 Roads -- Alabama -- Maps Military Roads -- Alabama -- Maps Rivers -- Alabama Counties -- Alabama Cities and towns -- Alabama Fortification -- Alabama Creek War, 1813-1814
EOA Categories
Geography & Environment -- Human Environment -- Transportation Routes Geography & Environment -- Human Environment -- Counties Geography & Environment -- Human Environment -- Cities and Towns Geography & Environment -- Human Environment -- Military Installations Geography & Environment -- Natural Environment -- Rivers Government & Politics -- Military Peoples -- Native Peoples History -- 1783-1819: American Expansion History -- 1819-1838: Early Statehood and Indian Removal
Language
eng
Type
Image
Format
PDF
Requirements
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Original Format
Black and white map , 43 cm x 28 cm , scale not given
File Name
map02_77.pdf
Location ID
Drawer 2 Map 77
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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