Drawings and maps from archaeological exploration of Fort Mitchell, 1971.

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Drawings and maps from archaeological exploration of Fort Mitchell, 1971.

1971

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Maps and drawings, 1971, from the archaeological excavation of Fort Mitchell. Ranging in scale from 1" = 1 ft. to 1" = 80 ft., they were drawn by David W. Chase, the archaeologist in charge of the project. The records include cross section drawings illustrating the construction of several structures on the site and maps showing their location in the fort. They also include an excavation plan of the site, as well as restoration plans. The series is rounded out with a rendering of the fort in 1830 and a topographical map of the site showing locations of old roads and trails. A listing of the maps and drawings is included with them.

13 items : blueline prints ; 28 x 52 cm or smaller.

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Chase, David W.

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Chase is an archeologist. From the description of Fort Mitchell: an archaeological exploration in Russell County, Alabama: report, 1971 July-Dec. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122368376 Fort Mitchell, the first semi-permanent U. S. garrison in the Chattahoochee Valley, was built in 1811 in what is now Russell County. It served as a U. S. base during the Creek Indian Wars and was used as a gathering place for the Indian removal to Oklahoma in 1836-1837 and was l...