Collection: Osher Sheet Map Collection

Title: Map prepared to accompany Gen. Chamberlain's centennial address: Maine in History

Barcode: 54314

Publishing Location: Augusta (Me.)

Region Depicted: Maine · Gulf of Maine

Date Published: 1877

Language: English

Map Type: Geographical, Historical

Dimensions: 44 x 35 cm

Brief Description: Heliotype map depicting the cartographic history of Maine and the changes from its earliest discovery, settlements, land grants and boundaries. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain was an American college professor from Maine at Bowdoin College who became a highly decorated Union officer during the Civil War, specifically at the battle of Gettysburg commanding the 20th Maine. He later served as governor of Maine for four one year terms.

Collection/Donor: Osher

Permanent URL: https://oshermaps.org/map/54314.0001