Topographic Drawings by E. Hergesheimer, Assistant. Polar and the southern portion of

and the southern portion of the provinces of British Columbia

tidal notes

bearings and details showing rocks

This plate is sheet 1 of 3 in the set and includes Views 1 through 5

Extensive details of various bays

Topographic Drawings by E. Hergesheimer, Assistant. Polar and the southern portion ofThese 1: 10,000 Scale drawings are reference and example drawings showing the proposed techniques and styles for what would become the standards of topographic mapping and cartography. Contour lines were still uncommon on maps of the day. Examples include: Heavy Oak Woods, Reclaimed Marsh and Orchards (Delaware River)Railroads, Canals, Iron Bridges, Rocky cliffs, Mid river drift, Water worn Rocks, Mixed Woods overhill curves (Harper's Ferry)Rice,