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Exploring the Province of Maryland in 1780 on an Old Map

Take a journey back to 1780 and explore the Province of Maryland on an old map. See the historical boundaries before Washington, D.C. was established and examine the geographical features of the area.

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Here’s a really old map of Maryland during the Revolution. Though, interestingly, it was the Province of Maryland during Colonial Times, 1780 was after the Declaration of Independence.

Notice, of course, the absence of Washington, D.C.

1780 map of Maryland

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Source: University of Maryland

Posted in Featured, We Love Maps
and tagged 1780s

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