Manuscript map showing the settlement of lands granted to Capt. John Evans in 1691. By 1726, Cadwallader Colden was engaged in surveying "Evan's Grant" in regard for quit rents. It notes the extent of settlement, and locates the remarkable houses, villages, churches and county towns. Depicts the area around modern day Kingston, Newburgh and Goshen.
New York (State)--Maps--Early works to 1800 Land grants--New York (State)--Maps New York (State)--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775--Maps Early maps. (lcgft) Manuscripts (aat)
Source
Kashnor Collection of Early American Maps, 1670-1856 Maps, Huntington Digital Library
Provenance
Purchased from Museum Book Store, Catalog No. 93, No. 480, 1924. CSmH
If you're wondering about permissions and what you can do with this item, a good starting point is the "rights information" on this page. See our terms of use for more tips.
Share your story
Has Calisphere helped you advance your research, complete a project, or find something meaningful? We'd love to hear about it; please send us a message.