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1796 map of North Carolina

About this map

Mathew Carey. North Carolina. W. Barker sculp. Philadelphia: Lang and Ustick, 1796.

Date created
1796
Location
North Carolina
License
This map copyright ©2000. Terms of use
Source
Original image housed by David Rumsey Map Collection

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Uncolored 1796 map of North Carolina showing rivers and towns.

Sizes available: 1412×1092 | 600×464

This simple 1796 map of North Carolina clearly shows the names and locations of major rivers and a few towns. Hand-drawn mountain icons give a rough indication of topography.