A Draught of the RIVER THAMES from its Spring in GLOUCESTERSHIRE to its Influx into the SEA
Identifier
007000000000018U00023000
Collection
phase2
Description
The title of this map of the River Thames' course runs along the top, with a scale bar at bottom centre. A note below the plan gives an account of the geographical features of the river, with a table indicating distances and fares of barges between points of navigation. A second note gives instructions on docking for goods coming from overseas with key to docking reaches at top right. Geographical features and built-up areas are indicated by symbols, with the soundings of the water expressed in feet at various points along the river.
