Hudson by daylight : map from New York Bay to the head of tide water ; containing names of streams islands and heights of mountains according to the latest coast survey ; also the names of prominent residences, historic land marks, the old reaches of the Hudson and old Indian names
Alternative Title
The Hudson River map : showing prominent residences, historic landmarks and places of legendary interest with brief description.
A very long accordion fold map designed to be used on a ship plying the Hudson River so that tourists could keep up with the journey. Verso has running commentary on the regions being passed. Meant to be opened a section at a time. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Cylindrical. Printing Process: Lithography. Verso Text: Descriptive information on the passing scene.
Extent
1 map ; hand col. ; 256 x 14 cm., sheet 274 x 15 cm.
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