Map, 1844 Little Rock

 
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1844 Map of Little Rock
Map, 1844 Little Rock
1844 Map of Little Rock
1844 Map of Little Rock

Map, 1844 Little Rock

Object number1998.054.01
Date1844
Mediumlinen and ink
Dimensions20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum collection
Terms
    DescriptionThe map is hand drawn on linen with black ink. The map reads "map of the original town of Little Rock." The Arkansas River is at the top of the map it is indicated by a series of parallel blue lines. The northern-most street represented is North Street, which runs East to West. The Southern-most street represented is Wood Street, which runs east to west. The Western-most street represented is Tower Street which runs north to south. The eastern-most street represented is East Street. The eastern-most border of the map is labeled "Quapaw Line." Territorial Public Square" is blocked off in blue ink and lies south of Walnut Street and west of Scott Street. The "Jail" is also blocked off in blue ink and lies south of Mulberry Street and east of West Main Street. "Market" is blocked off in blue ink and lies between Spring and Center streets and South of Water street. The "County Square" lies between Spring and center streets and between Markham and Cherry streets, On the back of the map, "City of Little 1844" is written. Twelve streets running east to west are represented. Eleven streets running north to south are represented.
    Status
    Not on view