“Plan of the Town of Deerfield”

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Arthur W. Hoyt’s map carefully marks the boundaries of Deerfield, Massachusetts, shows the network of roads, and names the ferries across the Deerfield and Connecticut Rivers. At this time no bridges existed, and the Old Albany Road west of town continues across the river at a ford or shallow spot in the river. The map also notes the locations of mills, and differentiates their type by symbols. Deerfield appears as the sole settlement, although numerous outlying houses and farms existed. Hoyt’s pictorial representation of hills to the east and west dominate the landscape and give an impression of rugged terrain.

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Item typeMaps, Plans, Blueprints
AuthorHoyt, Jr., David
Date1794
PlaceDeerfield, Massachusetts
TopicLand, Environment, Geography
EraThe New Nation, 1784–1815
MaterialPaper
Process/FormatHandwriting
Dimension detailsProcess Material: manuscript, paper, ink Height: 17.25 in Width: 11.25 in
Catalog #L98.011
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Hoyt, Jr., David. Plan of the Town of Deerfield. Map/Plan. 1794. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/l98-011/. Accessed on October 10, 2024.

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