Eldridge's map of Martha's Vineyard.
Creator(s)
Eldridge, George, -1900, surveyor.
Contributor(s)
Eldridge, Geo. W. (George Washington), 1845-1914, publisher. Forbes Lithograph Manufacturing Company, lithographer.
Title
Eldridge's map of Martha's Vineyard .
Variant title(s)
Map of Martha's Vineyard Eldridge's map of Martha's Vineyard and vicinity (G.W.) Eldridge's map of Martha's Vineyard and vicinity
Link to library catalog
http://catalog.bostonathenaeum.org/vwebv/holdingsInfo?bibId=500663
Date created
1892 .
Publishing details
Vineyard Haven , Martha's Vineyard , Mass . : Published and copyrighted by G.W . Eldridge , Boston : Forbes Co . Lith .
Physical Description
1 map : col . ; 61 x 92 cm , on sheet 74 x 98 cm , folded in cover to 19 x 10 cm Scale [ca . 1:42,240] (W 70°53ʹ--W 70°26ʹ/N 44°30ʹ--N 44°18ʹ) .
Wall Label
This scarce , first edition of Eldridge’s tourist map of Martha’s Vineyard provides detail about the island’s topography , roads , railroads , and landmarks . The names of some property owners also are identified . Much information that would be of value to visitors , such as the routes of the steamship lines serving the island , the locations of landings and inns , and promising sites from which to fish for bluefish and striped bass , is provided .
Notes
Relief shown by hachures and spot heights . Includes tables of distances in nautical and statute miles . Shows ferry routes , illustrated with steam ships and sailing ships . Issued in cover with title : (G.W.) Eldridge's map of Martha's Vineyard and vicinity . Advertisement (page 2 of cover) for the Old Colony and the Fall River steamship lines . J.R . Kendrick , General Manager ; Geo . L . Connor , Gen'l Pass'r Agent . Inset : Plan showing relative position of Martha's Vineyard with main land . Scale not given .
Local notes
Purchase ; Katharine Cortesi Armstrong Fund ; Oct . 10 , 2013 . Athenaeum copy : map unfolded and stored flat with original cover .
Subject
Old Colony Steamboat Company. Fall River Line. Martha's Vineyard (Mass.)--Maps.
Genre terms
Maps--Massachusetts--Martha's Vineyard--1890-1900. Lithographs--United States--1890-1900. Advertisements--Steamboat lines--United States--1890-1900.
Location/Call number
VSCR Flat Map (LC) (Appointment required)
G3762.M3 1892 .E42 1892
Source
8333.tif
Rights
Collection of the Boston Athenaeum. May not be reproduced or quoted without written permission. For more information, see http://www.bostonathenaeum.org/node/46
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