Description: This detail of a map from the Tanner's Universal Atlas shows towns, forts, roads, canals, major rivers and lakes in Madison County. Several coastal rivers are shown in the detail including the Econfena, the Fenaholoway, and the Steinhatchee. The eastern boarder o f the county is skirted by the Suwannee River. The main town noted is Madison, in bold. There are references to forts, battlefields, and routes used by the Army during the Seminole War. The Longitude is from the Washington Prime Meridian.
Place Names: Madison, Madison, San Pedro, Suwannee River, Suwanee River, Econfena River, Fenaholoway River, Steinhatchee River,
ISO Topic Categories: boundaries, inlandWaters, oceans, society, transportation
Keywords: Detail - Florida, physical, political, transportation, historical, physical features, county borders, roads, other military, boundaries, inlandWaters, oceans, society, transportation, Unknown,1839
Source: Henry Schenck Tanner, Tanner's Universal Atlas (Philadelphia, PA: Carey & Hart, 1839) 21
Map Credit: Courtesy the private collection of Roy Winkelman |
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