Illegible Map Content 1907

[Columbia_Again]

There are three textual references in this map that I was hoping some fellow members could discern.

The red lines indicates rail lines. Due south of where the rail lines cross the river are three textual remarks form the map maker. I am unable to read these.

It looks like the top reference states "Old Quarter", but I am total loss for the other two.

Anyone?


Will need to click the image a couple of times to get full resolution.

 

[AndyHall]

I'm sorry, but this is simply not high enough resolution to read. Can you post a link to the original at LoC?

I found a higher-resoultion version here, but still not clear enough to read:

 

[Columbia_Again]

Before clicking "Go" to download you will need to change to the higher resolution photo.

https://www.loc.gov/collections/civil-war-maps/?fa=subject:tennessee|location:columbia

 

[AndyHall]

Before clicking "Go" to download you will need to change to the higher resolution photo.

https://www.loc.gov/collections/civil-war-maps/?fa=subject:tennessee|location:columbia

Thanks!

 

[AndyHall]

Old Quarter

Spring

Quarter
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Presumably these were old and current housing areas for a plantation, with a fresh water source in between.

 

[Columbia_Again]

Thanks Andy!

What do these terms mean exactly and do you think the area would have been populated with trees?

 

[AndyHall]

Thanks Andy!

What do these terms mean exactly and do you think the area would have been populated with trees?

"Quarters" was a term used for communal areas (groups of cabins) used for enslaved plantation or farm laborers.

I don't know about the trees. Your best best there would be to consult a map of the area from the OR Atlas, that may give that information.

 

[mofederal]

Nothing like maps you cannot read easily. I have seen some maps like this before. Age is not a helper either.