Mullett, John
1831

Plan of Detroit

Plan of Detroit

DESCRIPTION: Original fine steel-engraved cadastral map of Detroit, Michigan and one of the earliest obtainable maps of Detroit. Excellent condition. One of three documents related to Detroit issued by the U/S. Government in their 'Report of Public Lands' for 1831.

In this Plan of Detroit there are wider avenues extending over longer distances and many small streets are eliminated. This smaller version of John Mullett's Plan of Detroit labels Michigan Avenue as Michigan Grand Avenue and shows a different layout for buildings proposed to be built at the waterfront. Perhaps the most significant difference between the two maps is the street layout below Michigan Avenue, where Fort Shelby remains in place, and Washington Avenue is projected all the way to the waterfront.

John Mullett (1786-1862) was a prominent Detroit surveyor. Mullett served as Deputy Surveyor General of the Northwest Territory from 1822 to 1849. Following Mullett's 1830 "Plan of Detroit" survey, he had two roads in Detroit named after him: Mullet Street (1835) and Catherine Street (1835).

Lacking the volume numbers and printer's attribution to Bowen and Co. that characterize the later edition of 1860, thus 1830. 21st Congress, 2nd Session, Washington, DC.

CREATOR: Mullett, John

PUBLICATION DATE: 1831

GEOGRAPHIC AREA: United States

BODY OF WATER: N/A

CONDITION: Very good.  On medium-weight quality paper with no condition issues. Clean. Solid. Good margins all around.

COLORING: None

ENGRAVER: 

SIZE: 8 " x 10 "

ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 10

PRICE: $325

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