The Dermott or tin case map of Washington 1797-8.
Summary
Shows block numbers and proposed government buildings.
Depths shown by soundings.
"United States Coast and Geodetic Survey Office, Washington, May 4, 1888."
Facsimile.
Original version: [1798?].
Includes text headed "Washington City, March 30th 1854" and texts of official documents.
LC copies annotated in red ink to correct document no. to 653. Copy 1 also laminated, sectioned, and mounted on cloth backing. Copy 2 also torn and fold-lined.
Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.
2 copies
DCP
Tags
washington dc
maps
facsimiles
united states
district of columbia
washington
washington city
dermott
tin
case
map
tin case map
map of washington dc
high resolution
early works to 1800
cities and towns
geography and map division
james r dermott
james r james reed dermott
us coast and geodetic survey
united states congress senate
ultra high resolution
antique maps
Date
1700 - 1800
Contributors
Dermott, James R. (James Reed)
U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey.
United States. Congress. Senate.
Source
Library of Congress
Link
Copyright info
Public Domain