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Map J. H. Colton's map of the state of Louisiana and eastern part of Texas compiled from United States Surveys, and other authentic sources, showing the counties, townships, sections. Fractional sections, settlement rights, railroads, &c.

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Title

  • J. H. Colton's map of the state of Louisiana and eastern part of Texas compiled from United States Surveys, and other authentic sources, showing the counties, townships, sections. Fractional sections, settlement rights, railroads, &c.

Summary

  • Shows drainage, cities and towns, township and county boundaries, and the railroad network.

Names

  • Colton, J. H. (Joseph Hutchins), 1800-1893.

Created / Published

  • New York, 1863.

Headings

  • -  Louisiana--Maps
  • -  United States--Louisiana

Notes

  • -  Scale 1:633,600.
  • -  LC Railroad maps, 227
  • -  Description derived from published bibliography.
  • -  Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.

Medium

  • map 91 x 110 cm.

Call Number/Physical Location

  • G4010 1863 .C6

Repository

  • Library of Congress Geography and Map Division Washington, D.C. 20540-4650 USA dcu

Digital Id

Library of Congress Control Number

  • 98688488

Online Format

  • image

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Chicago citation style:

Colton, J. H. J. H. Colton's map of the state of Louisiana and eastern part of Texas compiled from United States Surveys, and other authentic sources, showing the counties, townships, sections. Fractional sections, settlement rights, railroads, &c. New York, 1863. Map. https://www.loc.gov/item/98688488/.

APA citation style:

Colton, J. H. (1863) J. H. Colton's map of the state of Louisiana and eastern part of Texas compiled from United States Surveys, and other authentic sources, showing the counties, townships, sections. Fractional sections, settlement rights, railroads, &c. New York. [Map] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/98688488/.

MLA citation style:

Colton, J. H. J. H. Colton's map of the state of Louisiana and eastern part of Texas compiled from United States Surveys, and other authentic sources, showing the counties, townships, sections. Fractional sections, settlement rights, railroads, &c. New York, 1863. Map. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, <www.loc.gov/item/98688488/>.