Hand drawn survey map of the land Ceded by the St. Regis Indians to the State of New York in the year 1825. This map shows the line between two purchases that occurred, one in 1824 and one in 1825. It also shows the St. Regis River and the county line between Franklin and St Lawrence counties. The map shows various roads that lead to the towns of Brasher, Bombay, Helena, and Hogansburgh. It also shows the reservation line. The map is marked, "Private copy from private papers of Verplanck Colvin." Original map is 27.9" x 18.4" inches and is held by the Dept. of Environmental Conservation.

Identifier
NYSA_B1405-96_150A

Date Original
November 26 1885

Contributor
Colvin, Verplanck, 1847-1920

Language
English

Source
New York State Archives, Dept. of Environmental Conservation, Bureau of Real Property, Verplanck Colvin maps of the Adirondack wilderness

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Special Project
Environmental History Virtual Resource Collection