1777 Plan of Philadelphia

This hand-colored map shows Philadelphia at the time of the American Revolution. Maps of the region were in great demand at the time and were reprinted frequently. The elevation of the state house is featured prominently at the bottom of the plate, and county seats and early roads are situated.

William Faden. The North American Atlas [1775-1777].
A Plan of the City and Environs of Philadelphia, Surveyed by W. Scull and G. Heap, Engraved by William Faden. 1777.

This text has been digitized and is available through the Lehigh Preserve digital repository.