Map of the County of Oneida - First edition of David Burr's map of Oneida County, New York.

David Burr

Publication Date: 1829

About this Item

"This fascinating copperplate engraved map of Oneida County, New York uses vibrant original hand color to distinguish the various townships across the county. Within each, numerous plots are subdivided and often labeled by their respective owners, organizers, or title holders. Various locations of interest are labeled throughout; including settlements, geographic features, and canal routes. Flour mills, factories, churches, and forges are also noted according to the legend in the lower left. The map was drawn by David Burr in 1829 and engraved by Rowdon, Clark & Company of Albany. Published in the first edition of Burr's An Atlas of the State of New York - the 2nd atlas published in America during the 19th century to focus on only one state (after Mill's 1825 Atlas of South Carolina). Source: David Rumsey Map Collection;" Sheet Width (in) 21.6 Sheet Height (in) 25.4 Condition Description "Moderate toning visible along a 3" strip along the horizontal centerfold. Some light damp staining in the right margin, away from the image. Moderate offsetting from the ink visible in the lower half of the sheet and in the upper margin. Good condition overall, with nice full original color. Includes accompanying sheet of text with heavy damp staining.".

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Map of the County of Oneida - First edition of David Burr's map of Oneida County, New York.
• Publication Date: 1829
• Condition: Very Good