Massachusetts by John Wilson and Son
then via a canal to Schuykill River finally reaching Norris Town just outside of Philadelphia
An inset map of the District of Columbia is shown also
Each of the 24 etchings signed and named in the plate: H
Potomac River (in four sheets), Sheet No. 1 From Entrance to Piney Point Featured Massachusetts by John Wilson andA striking nautical chart showing the section of the Potomac River from the entrance to Piney Point. This is sheet 1 of a 4 sheet set of the Potomac River. The chart shows bathymetry, aids and hazards to navigation, points, inlents, rivers, islands, terrestrial vegetation, farmlands, places, bays and harbors, and bearings. Also shown are information on soundings, bottom types, light houses, light vessels, tides, and sailing directions. IMPORTANT NOTE: