Plan of the British and American positions, Aroostook War
Contributed by Maine State Museum
Item 9598
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Map of Northern Maine depicting the disposition of Maine Militia, U.S. Army and British troops during the border dispute known as the Aroostook War. The conflict was settled by the Webster-Ashburton Treaty of 1842 establishing the present Maine border with Canada.
The positions were plotted by an eye witness, 1843.
Other Information
- Title: Plan of the British and American positions, Aroostook War
- Creator: Dearborn, Nathaniel
- Creation Date: 1843
- Subject Date: 1843
- County: Aroostook
- State: ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Dimensions (cm): 26 x 28
- Local Code: 78.6.1
- Object Type: Text and Image
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine State Museum
83 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333
(207) 287-2301
http://www.maine.gov/museum/index.html
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LC Subject Headings
United States--Boundaries--Canada
Northeast boundary of the United States
Aroostook River (Me.)--Maps, Manuscript--19th century
Pictorial maps--Maine
Saint John River (Me. and N.B.)--Maps, Manuscript--19th century
Canada--Boundaries--United States
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