Map of Fort Land, Brunswick, 1763
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This map was surveyed by Stephen Gatchell in 1763. Commissioned by the Pejepscot Proprietors, a land settlement proprietorship for the areas around Topsham and Brunswick, Maine in the 18th century. Map #19 probably assigned later by John McKeen, Clerk to the Company.
The map shows "Twelve Rod Rd." which is now Maine Street in Brunswick. The north side of the river is now part of Topsham, Maine. Also shown is Fort George.
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- Title: Map of Fort Land, Brunswick, 1763
- Creator: Gatchell, Stephen
- Creation Date: 1763-08-11
- Subject Date: 1763-08-11
- Town: Brunswick, Topsham
- County: Cumberland, Sagadahoc
- State: ME
- Media: Ink on paper, map
- Dimensions (cm): 31 x 19
- Local Code: Coll. 61 #19
- Collection: Proprietors of the Township of Brunswick papers
- Object Type: Text and Image
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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LC Subject Headings
Maine--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775--Maps
Land grants--Maine--Maps, Manuscript--Early works to 1800
Land settlement--Maine--Maps--Early works to 1800
Pejepscot Proprietors--Maps--Early works to 1800
Brunswick (Me.)--Maps--Early works to 1800
Forts & fortifications--Maine--Brunswick--Maps
Real property--Maine--Maps--Early works to 1800
Maine--Maps--Early works to 1800
Land companies--Maine--Maps--Early works to 1800
Manuscript maps
Streets--Maine--Brunswick
Topsham (Me.)--Maps--Early works to 1800
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