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![A map of the province of New-York & part of New Jersey [cartographic material]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Frail.huntington.org%2FIIIF3%2FImage%2F22APN4MO8RID%2Ffull%2F%5E360%2C%2F0%2Fdefault.jpg&w=750&q=75)
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Manuscript map by Charles Rivez, showing the boundaries between the provinces of New York and New Jersey. The Hudson and Mohawk rivers are well defined, and the forts, towns and settlements along them are depicted. Lake George and the territory to the north of Ticonderoga are shown, and the settlements, towns and roads of New Jersey are shown through the northern part of Burlington county.
mssHM 15453
![Fort Herkimer and environs [cartographic material]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Frail.huntington.org%2FIIIF3%2FImage%2F22APN4MOZHBU%2Ffull%2F%5E360%2C%2F0%2Fdefault.jpg&w=750&q=75)
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Manuscript map done by Emmanuel Hess depicting a portion of the Mohawk River with Canada Creek and showing Fort Herkimer (sometimes spelled "Herkemans") on the north bank, along with several outbuildings: barn, houses, church, etc. The map shows the outline of the old fort destroyed by Webb in his retreat from defeat at Oswego. Also shows the road to Albany.
mssHM 15448
![Map of manorial grants along the Hudson River, approximately 1726 [cartographic material]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Frail.huntington.org%2FIIIF3%2FImage%2F22APN4NU2YT5%2Ffull%2F%5E360%2C%2F0%2Fdefault.jpg&w=750&q=75)
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Manuscript rough copy by Samuel Holland, approximately 1757, made from an original by Cadwallader Colden (1688-1776) following his initial survey in 1726. Documents the extensive New York land grants made by the Crown from 1684 and 1716. Is also an early depiction of the topographical layout of the area. The most southerly point depicted is at the 39th parallel and the most northerly the 43rd. The map encompasses territory from lower New Jersey to old Fort Burnett on the Hudson, north of Sarasota Lake. Two sheets stitched together.
mssHM 15440
![A map of the harbour of Halifax [cartographic material]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Frail.huntington.org%2FIIIF3%2FImage%2F22APN4MOG0IB%2Ffull%2F%5E360%2C%2F0%2Fdefault.jpg&w=750&q=75)
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Manuscript map showing the coastline and harbors from Jebucto (i.e. Chebucto) Head to Bedford Basin and Fort Sacville with bearing points, soundings and the channels. Halifax Harbour is depicted in great detail. Probably drawn by Charles Rivez from an original.
mssHM 15419
![Hudson River from Albany to Fort Edward shewing the situation of the several posts between those places, 1757 [cartographic material]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Frail.huntington.org%2FIIIF3%2FImage%2F22APN4MO74O1%2Ffull%2F%5E360%2C%2F0%2Fdefault.jpg&w=750&q=75)
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Manuscript map showing the Hudson River from its lowest point at Norman's Kill, just below Albany, to Lake George. Fort William Henry is shown but not named, indicating that the map was drawn after August 1757 when the fort was surrendered to French troops and destroyed.
mssHM 15409
![Ichnographical plan of Schenectady. A. The Fort. B. Blockhouses .... [cartographic material] / Survey by me G.C. Wetterstrom, Albany 9 September 1756](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Frail.huntington.org%2FIIIF3%2FImage%2F22APN4MO25K2%2Ffull%2F%5E360%2C%2F0%2Fdefault.jpg&w=750&q=75)
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Manuscript map showing the fortifications of Schenectady shortly after Montcalm had captured and destroyed Oswego. A small fort is depicted to the Northwest and there are stockades around the town with blockhouses, bastions and gates. Shown with red and brown wash. The King's road is shown coming from the south gate, and the road to Albany coming from the south east gate. The defense of Schenectady was a top priority in the fall of 1756.
mssHM 15459