Map of Detroit River from Lake Erie to Lake St. Clair

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Map of Detroit River from Lake Erie to Lake St. Clair
Description:
Early map depicting Detroit River from Lake Erie to Lake St. Clair. Printed on front: "Carte de la Riviere du Detroit depuis le Lac Erie jus'ques au Lac Ste. Claire." Printed on back: "Map of Detroit in 1755, parallel lines extending from river's edge (at top) are boundaries of the first farms. Population was about 500." Handwritten on back: "From the Detroit Times, July 19, 1931, Sunday gravure section. Lery, de. Carte de la riviere du Detroit."
Details
Resource ID:
bh006554
Creator:
Chaussegros de Lery, Gaspard-Joseph, 1682-1756
Subject:
Detroit River (Mich. and Ont.)--Maps--Early works to 1800
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Note (Source):
Detroit Times
Date Issued:
1931-07-19
Format:
1 clipping mounted on stock ; image 6.5 x 6.5 in.
Member of:
Burton Historical Collection
Filing Location:
D/Maps, 1752
Rights:
Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.