Map of the commonwealth of Massachusetts exclusive of the district of Maine : compiled pursuant to an act of the General Court from actual surveys of the several towns, &c. Taken by their order — [1795?]Leventhal Map & Education Center / American Antiquarian Society; Carleton, Osgood, 1742-1816, Carleton, Osgood, 1742-1816, Norman, John, 1748?-1817, Norman, William, -1807 Image source ↗
historical
Massachusetts without the District of Maine
statewide · 1700s
Study a state map made when Maine was still part of Massachusetts.
A question to investigate
Why does the title mention land that is not shown?
Dig deeper · grades 6–8
Compare the map’s creator, date, purpose, scale, and missing information with a second map. Explain what changed and what stayed connected.
Map of the District of Maine Massachusetts : compiled from actual surveys made by order of the General Court, and under the inspection of agents of their appointment — [ca. 1799]Leventhal Map & Education Center / American Antiquarian Society; Carleton, Osgood, 1742-1816, Hill, Samuel, approximately 1766-1804, Callender, Joseph, 1751-1821, Graham, George, active 1788-1813 Image source ↗
historical
District of Maine, Massachusetts
regional · 1700s
Study a map of Maine before it became a separate state.
A question to investigate
How can a map title reveal a changed political border?
Dig deeper · grades 6–8
Compare the map’s creator, date, purpose, scale, and missing information with a second map. Explain what changed and what stayed connected.
Barnstable County, Dukes County and Nantucket Island, Massachusetts — [1871]Leventhal Map & Education Center / Phillips Academy; Walling, Henry Francis, 1825-1888 Image source ↗
historical
Barnstable, Dukes, and Nantucket counties
regional · 1800s
Compare Cape Cod with the island counties on one map.
A question to investigate
How does water connect these counties?
Dig deeper · grades 6–8
Compare the map’s creator, date, purpose, scale, and missing information with a second map. Explain what changed and what stayed connected.
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