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| Keywords: 1884 Drew Pocket Map of Florida - Geographicus - Florida-drew-1884.jpg An extremely scarce and important map of Florida drawn by Horace Drew in 1884 This highly uncommon map the earliest known example of which was issued in 1867 is considered to be the only pocket map of Florida actually printed in Florida The first edition of this map was printed by Columbus Drew from his offices in Jacksonville Florida and subsequently updated in an unknown number of editions into the 1880s This example was printed by Horace Drew son and successor to Columbus It reflects the rapid and hopeful development of Florida through the middle and late 19 century with numerous railways roads and canals noted Of particular note is the Lucie Canal shown here leading from Lake Okeechobee to the Atlantic This canal was part of a plan supported by Drew to drain the Everglades via a series of well placed water channels Fortunately the Lucie canal was never built and the unique Everglades biosphere has been preserved for us to enjoy today Also of interest is the extensive notation in the lower left quadrant regarding the Florida Land Survey Even in the late 19th century much of Florida remained federally administrated Public Land It was the work of the Florida Land Survey upon which this map is based to plat out the land for sale to settlers Drew's notations explain the process and how do identify land available for purchase Drew additionally notes the sites of various important battles during the Seminole Wars Considered the Holy Grail of 19th century Florida cartography this map is a must for any serious collection focusing on the American Southeast Dated and copyrighted Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1884 by Horace Drew in the office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington 1884 dated Size in 26 25 object history credit line accession number Florida-drew-1884 Geographicus-source PD-art Old maps of Florida 1884 maps | ||||
