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Burr, David H., 1803-1875

 Person

Biography

David Burr was an American cartographer, surveyor and topographer. He served in several positions for the United States government, as the official topographer for the United States Post Office Department.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Map illustrating the plan of the defences of the Western Frontier, as proposed by Major General Gaines…, 1838-02-28

 Item — Map-case 4, drawer: 8, map: 43
Identifier: 1500.026.4.8.43
Scope and Contents

Map shows post removal tribal locations, proposed and extant forts extending from Galveston to Lake Superior, from the Mississippi River to the National Boundary.


Scale: 1” = 50 miles

Dates: 1838-02-28