
Collection: Osher Sheet Map Collection
Title: Plan of Hell Gate
Creator: Holland, Capt. Samuel (1728 -1801)
Publisher: Laurie & Whittle,
Region Depicted: Long Island (N.Y.) · New York (N.Y.) · Hell Gate (New York, N.Y.)
Date Produced: 1794
Date Published: 1794
Language: English
Subjects: Maps--Early works to 1800 · Nautical chart · Coasts · Laurie & Whittle · Long Island (N.Y.) · New York (N.Y.) · Hell Gate (New York, N.Y.) · Rivers · Islands · East River (N.Y.)
See Also: View of Hell Gate By W. A. Williams 1777
Map Type: Nautical charts
Dimensions: Map Inset
Printing Process: Engraving
Printing Technique: Copper
Material Type: Paper
Brief Description: Map of Hell Gate channel in the East River, New York. The map shows islands, mud flats, and soundings. The inset includes a key the view located above.
Physical Description: Map inset
Theme: From Colonies to Local Control: Mapping North America, 1494 to 1867