Modeled by Robert abbe; Reproduced by Howels Microcosm, Washington D.C. Copyright 1916.
Date:
1916
Place:
Mount Desert Island
Description: Relief map of Mt. Desert Island + vicinity. Modeled by Robert Abbe; reproduced by Howell's Microcosm, Washington D.C. copyright 1916. Turquoise, white, black and brown. Top righthand corner has label with title as well as signatures showing endorsements from Charles W Eliot and George B Dorr for the Trustees of Public Reservation. Lower righthand corner has label with maker and reproducer as well as date. On back is a label explaining the history; may be original. [show more]
Description: Based on a map series funded by the Vinalhaven Land Trust. This map was presented at the ESRI International Use Conference in 2003 and was selected to be included in the ESRI Map Book. The Web link below will go to the full map series.
Description: Relief map of Mount Desert Island. Was given by Mr. Abbe to Charles W. Eliot, who then gifted it wit Mr. Abbe's permission to the library.
Description: Map. "Great Cranberry Island 1930-1980". Shows names and locations of homes and other significant spots. Map shows incorrect placement of McSorley cabin; it should be south of Great Head Point.
Description: Limited edition map. Edition was 100 copies. This is number 36. Hand colored. Adhered to artist board and lacquered. Includes historical notes and drawings.
Description: Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Includes Vicinity Map. On the back of the map is text concerning the history of the Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park.
Description: August 3, 1918 Map prepared by Franklin & Co., Civil Engineers, from copies of original deeds and from various old maps and sketches provided by Mr. Edward G. McCollin of Sutton Island.
Copied from a plan by John Peters ESQ. in A.D 1808 by James Peter of Blue Hill, ME with additions added by him, recopied by Addison Dodge of Ellsworth ME. Nov 3 1857, again recopied by J.E. Savage Civil Engineer
Description: Plan of MDI Original A.D 1808, copied 1837 A.D,Nov.3 1857 and Jan 20 1891