Contributed by Maine State Museum
Description
Map of Northern Maine depicting the disposition of Maine Militia, U.S. Army and British troops during the border dispute known as the Aroostook War. The conflict was settled by the Webster-Ashburton Treaty of 1842 establishing the present Maine border with Canada.
The positions were plotted by an eye witness, 1843.
About This Item
- Title: Plan of the British and American positions, Aroostook War, 1843
- Creator: Nathaniel Dearborn
- Creation Date: 1843
- Subject Date: 1843
- Location: Aroostook County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Dimensions: 26 cm x 28 cm
- Local Code: 78.6.1
- Object Type: Text and Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Aroostook River (Me.)--Maps, Manuscript--19th century
- Canada--Boundaries--United States
- Northeast boundary of the United States
- Pictorial maps--Maine
- Saint John River (Me. and N.B.)--Maps, Manuscript--19th century
- United States--Boundaries--Canada
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine State MuseumMaine State Museum, 230 State Street, Augusta, ME 04330
207-287-2301
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