The Military Reserve at Fort Erie 1819

Abstract

Historic map showing military Fort Erie, and surrounding area. North is oriented to the right and the Niagara River is located at east. Boundary of Military Reserve at Fort Erie lines are shown west of the Niagara River. “American Lines” are shown beginning at the fort, extending south to Snake Hill. Land south of the fort is divided into sections with buildings shown but not labelled. More military lines are shown further north. Forested areas and vegetation are shown and relief is shown with hachures. Map is signed: “Niagara April 19th 1819 A Walpole …”

Authorship indicated: A Walpole and Henry Vavasour

Scale: 400 feet to 1 inch ; 1:4,800

Digital reproduction: Library and Archives Canada, National Map Collection: NMC-22342. Original map size 52 x 80 cm.

Georeferenced and modified by Map, Data and GIS Library, Brock University.