Sketch of ground between the Keiskamma Hoek and Fort Hare shewing the proposed line of waggon road. [Map 24]
Date
1853-08-19
Authors
Tylden, Richard, 1819-1855.
Belfield, Edward
Robertson, Charles Duesbury.
Great Britain. Army. Royal Engineers
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Abstract
The road between Fort Hare and the Keiskamma Hoek Post, passing Fort Cox is shown, as well as the bridle path going up to the Chumie [Tyhume] River and the Amatola Mountains and down to Keiskamma Hoek Post.
Description
Srd [Surveyed] R. Tylden Capt. R.Eng 28 July 1853; To accompany Capt. Tylden's report of the same date; Copy Edw. Belfield Lt. R.E. Aug. 19. 1853; [Signed] C.D. Robertson Major C.R.E.E.F.- Scale 2 miles to 1 inch [1:126,720]. - 1 coloured manuscript map in ink on fine wove paper; 26 x 41 cm. - Orientation: magnetic north. - Grahamstown Royal Engineer's office stamp 1861; B/31; B/37 crossed out; B.37 on verso. - [Note] The line of road shown in yellow, approved by order of the Commd of the Forces dated August 2. 1853.
Keywords
Amatola Mountains , Fort Hare , Keiskamma Hoek , Keiskamma River