"Map of the Northern Part of New England Compiled for Prest. Dwights, Travels", Gillet, George

This uncommon map covers the region from the northern boundary of Massachusetts to Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire with good detail of roads, settlements and topography. A small inset at bottom shows the "Head Waters of Connecticut River." The map is remarkable for its the use of Yale College as its Prime Meridian - a unique configuration to our knowledge. Published in Timothy Dwight's Travels in New England and New York. Dwight was a minister, theologian, educator, and author. He served as the eighth president of Yale College. Compiled by George Gillet and engraved by W. Wright in London.

References: Howes #D-612; Phillips (Maps) p. 247.

Condition: B+

Issued folding with minor toning and offsetting. A couple of short fold separations along the edges have been closed on verso with archival tape. There is a small binding trim at bottom right.