| Summary: | This image is a map of the state of Alabama in 1819, showing the campaign trails of General Jackson in 1814 and boundaries of the areas inhabited by the Indians. It also shows rives, roads, counties, towns and forts. Grid lines are used to show townships. A line of Basis Meridian is drawn on the left portion of the map to show the cardinal direction of North, East, South, and West. Hachure is used to show relief. A phrase "Entered according to Act of Congress the 29 day of Oct. 1818 by John Melish" is printed under the title. Remarks are inserted under the title to provide statistical, geological, and geographical details on the state of Alabama. A seal that states " ENG DEPT. U STATES TOP BUREAU: is placed at the lower portion of the map. A phrase "Philadelphia published by John Melish, improved to 1819" is printed under the bottom neat line. The map is a photocopy of a printed map and is encapsulated. The map has some ink marks and some parts are dark in color. As a whole, most of the information is still legible.
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