Warren Survey Map, Islesboro, from a ca. 1799 map

Contributed by Islesboro Historical Society

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This map shows the plots of land owned by the first settlers of Islesboro. It was originally drawn up by Samuel Warren, Jr., himself a settler on Islesboro, to settle a dispute with General Henry Knox over ownership of the island. Islesboro lies north to south, rather than east to west as this map indicates.

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About This Item

  • Title: Warren Survey Map, Islesboro, from a ca. 1799 map
  • Creator: Samuel Warren, Jr.
  • Creation Date: circa 1893
  • Subject Date: circa 1799
  • Location: Islesboro, Waldo County, ME
  • Media: Ink on paper
  • Local Code: 97.01
  • Object Type: Text and Image

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Islesboro Historical Society
PO Box 301, 388 Main Road, Islesboro, ME 04848
(207) 734-6733

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