Collection: Osher Sheet Map Collection

Title: Coast of Maine- From Roger's Bay to Portland Sound including Falmouth Harbor, Dated July, 1776

Barcode: 818

Creator: Des Barres, Joseph F. W. (Joseph Frederick Wallet), 1722-1824

Publisher: Des Barres, Joseph F. W. (Joseph Frederick Wallet), 1722-1824

Region Depicted: Cumberland County, Maine · Sagadahoc County, Maine · Lincoln County, Maine · Casco Bay, Maine · Merrymeeting Bay, Maine

Date Produced: 1777

Date Published: 1777

Language: English

Subjects: Cumberland County (Me.) · Sagadahoc County (Me.) · Lincoln County (Me.) · Kennebec River (Me.) · Merrymeeting Bay (Me.) · Casco Bay (Me.) · Coasts · Islands · Maps--Early works to 1800 · Nautical chart · Maine--Maps · Portland (Me.) · South Portland (Me.)

Map Type: Topographical, Nautical charts

Dimensions: 74 x 106 cm.

Printing Process: Engraving

Printing Technique: Copper

Material Type: Paper

Notes: Note: "Publish'd According to Act of Parliament July 1776, by J.F.W. Des Barres Esqr." Title supplied by cataloger, no title on map itself.

Brief Description: Chart showing the coast of Maine from Portland Harbor to Merrymeeting Bay. The chart shows soundings, rocks, shoals, the locations of buildings, and topography.

Physical Description: 1 chart: colored, illustrated

Theme: Maine Counties and Towns/Cities

Collection/Donor: Osher

Permanent URL: https://oshermaps.org/map/818.0001