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Description
Highly detailed map of West Point, published by the United States Coast & Geodetic Survey in Washington DC.
A highly detailed and accurate plan of the Military Academy extends to include the Delafield Reservoir, observatory and the Engineer's Gardens.
The map provides a finely detailed topographical treatment of West Point, along with a detailed accounting of the man made features.
This is a very early edition of the map, pre-dating the addition of the red overprinting locating the proposed new Academic Building and Gymnasium. Engraved from the original by H.C. Evans with title and lettering by E.A. Maedel.
Named locations include:
- Fort Clinton
- Battery Knox
- Cadet's Barracks, Academy, Library & Hospital
- Riding School
- Redbt Webb
- Observatory
- Fort Arnold
- Delafield Reservoir
- Cadet's Garden
- Cemetery
- Cavalry Garden
- Artillery Garden
- Engineers' Garden
A finely detailed plan.