Northwest Territory Collection

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Map of the United States at the close of the American Revolution, 1783. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

Marietta on the Ohio River, 1870s
Steamboats on the Ohio River at Marietta, Ohio, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Growth of the United States to 1853
U.S. map, showing territorial growth to 1853. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

MAP: WESTERN RESERVE. Map of the Connecticut Western Reserve on Lake Erie, later to become the northeastern part of the state of Ohio

Tecumseh and his brother, The Prophet
Tecumseh pulling his brother, The Prophet, by the hair. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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Little Turtle, chief of Miami tribe. Hand-colored woodcut of a portrait

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Johnny Appleseed addressing a preacher among settlers of Ohio Territory. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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General Waynes victory at the Battle of Fallen Timbers, opening the Ohio Valley for settlers, 1794. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

FORT WASHINGTON. A view of Fort Washington in Cincinnati, Ohio, erected in 1790. Lithograph, American, 1857

"Klondike"from Century Magazine, March 1898, (colour lithograph)
5902943 " Klondike" from Century Magazine, March 1898, (colour lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Canada, Northwest Territories. An Inuit Indian. Inukshuk rock form. Credit as: Mike Grandmaison / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Canada, Northwest Territories, Wood Buffalo National Park. Salt Plain and pond landscape. Credit as: Mike Grandmaison / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Canada, Northwest Territories, Nahanni National Park. Fire smoke on Nahanni River and Mackenzie Mountains. Credit as: Mike Grandmaison / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

NORTHWEST TERRITORY, 1787. Map of the Northwest Territory as it appeared after the promulgation of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787

Pioneers moving west, early 1800s
Pioneers emigrating to the Mississippi Valley, early 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Darley illustration

Ohio River bringing settlers to the Old Northwest
Pioneers on the Ohio River settling the old Northwest Territory, late 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Settlers on the Ohio River
Flatboat of settlers descending the Ohio River, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

National Road wagons and stagecoach traffic
Mail coach and slower wagons on the National Road, early 1800s. Printed color halftone reproduction of an Arthurs illustration

Harmars defeat at Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1791
Map of General Harmars defeat by the Miami and Shawnee at Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1791 Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Northwest Territory map
Map of the old Northwest Territory, 1787. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

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George Rogers Clark leading American army to take Kaskaskia, Illinois, from the British during the Revolutionary War. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century Howard Pyle illustration

BATTLE OF FALLEN TIMBERS. Anthony Waynes Legion at the Battle of Fallen Timbers on the banks of the Maumee River, Ohio, 20 August 1794: steel engraving, 1859

Cincinnati, Ohio, 1810
Ohio River flatboat passing Cincinnati in 1810. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Pioneer Marietta, Ohio, 1780s
Beginning of settlement of Marietta, Ohio, in 1788. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Chief Black Hawk. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century portrait by Charles B. King

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Tecumseh in a British uniform. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Chief Pontiac addressing a gathering of Native Americans. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustrations

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Shawnee mystic Tenskwatawa, known as The Prophet, holding a ceremony, early 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Chief Pontiac of the Ottawa nation. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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Border settlers in Ohio building a log cabin. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Judges, lawyers, and clients on their way to court on the frontier, late 1700s or early 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Settlement of Indianapolis, 1820
First settlers cabin in Indianapolis, Indiana, 1820. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Early gristmill in Ohio Territory, 1789
Water-powered mill on Wolf Creek, a tributary of the Muskingum River, Ohio Territory, 1789. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ohio traveler attacked by wolves, early 1800s
Samuel H. Huntington attacked by wolves in early Ohio. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Howard Pyle illustration

Fort Washington on the Ohio River, 1789
Fort Washington on the site that became Cincinnati, Ohio, 1789. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Canoes on the Ohio River traveling by moonlight Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ohios early land divisions
Land division and early settlements in Ohio Territory. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

Toll-gate on the National Road
Westbound wagons at a National Pike toll-gate, mid 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Johnny Appleseed planting apple trees in the Ohio wilderness. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Map of the US in 1792, showing colonial claims on Oregon Territory. Printed color halftone of a 19th century illustration

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Map showing land claims of the 13 original states in 1783. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

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George Rogers Clarks handwritten demand for the surrender of Vincennes, Indiana, by British Lt. Gov. Hamilton, 1779. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of the original document

American advance on Vincennes, Indiana, 1779
George Rogers Clark leading American forces on the Wabash River during the Revolutionary War. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century F.C. Yohn illustration

DAWSON CITY, c1897. The river front of the mining town of Dawson City, center of the Klondike gold fields in Canadas Yukon Territory. Photograph, c1897

MAP: THIRTEEN STATES. A map of the thirteen original American states, the Northwest Territory and Louisiana, as it appeared in the 1770s. Engraving, c1900

NATIVE AMERICAN REPORT. Page from Judge George Turners Account of the Indians on the Ohio, in the newly acquired Northwest Territory, 1791

GREENVILLE TREATY, 1795. The signature marks of some of the 1, 100 Native American chiefs and warriors on the Greenville treaty of peace, 1795

OHIO BATTLE, 1791. Broadside describing the defeat of the American army under General Arthur St. Clair in a battle with Native Americans of the Northwest Territory, 4 November 1791

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The Northwest Territory, a vast and historically significant region, holds tales of exploration, growth, and cultural diversity. Marietta on the Ohio River in the 1870s was a bustling town that played a pivotal role in shaping this territory's destiny. As the United States expanded its borders until 1853, this area witnessed remarkable development. One cannot discuss the Northwest Territory without mentioning the Connecticut Western Reserve on Lake Erie. This land became part of northeastern Ohio and contributed to its rapid expansion. The meticulously engraved map by Amos Doolittle showcases this reserve's potential for prosperity after Seth Pease's survey. Native American history intertwines with that of settlers in this region. Tecumseh and his brother, The Prophet, left an indelible mark on the Northwest Territory through their leadership and resistance against encroachment. Their legacy continues to inspire generations today. Fort Washington stands as a testament to early American military presence in Cincinnati since its establishment in 1790. This fortification served as protection while settlers ventured into uncharted territories within the Northwest Territory. Even beyond America's borders lies another Northwestern gem: Canada's Northwest Territories. Inuit Indians call these lands home—a vibrant culture rich with traditions passed down through generations amidst breathtaking landscapes like Wood Buffalo National Park's salt plains and ponds. As we delve into history books or admire captivating lithographs such as "Klondike" from Century Magazine (March 1898), we are reminded of how interconnected our world truly is—how stories from different corners shape our understanding of places like the Northwest Territory. From Marietta to Fort Washington; from Native American leaders to Canadian Inuit communities; from maps etched with precision to stunning natural wonders—the tale of the Northwest Territory unfolds before us like pages waiting to be explored further.