Large, early and scarce map of Davidson County – NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, FROM ACTUAL SURVEYS MADE BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT OF DAVIDSON COUNTY, 1871 surveyed and mapped by Wilbur F. Foster, Civil and Topographical Engineer; Engraved, printed and manufactured by G.W. and C. B. Colton of New York. Depicts different colored civil districts along with roads, railroads, streams, schools and businesses, post offices, and some residences with owner names. Pictorial view of the city of Nashville from the west including image of the State Capitol building, at lower margin. 54″ x 49″ sight, 55 1/4″ x 50 1/2″ in stained hardwood frame. Provenance: the estate of Sarah Hunter Hicks Green, formerly of Historic Devon Farm, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Multiple tape-repaired tears, scattered holes up to 2″ diameter, many creases, appears lacquered.