Map or Atlas
An Accurate Map of North America Drawn from the Sieur Robert, with Improvements.
| This map of North America shows the boundaries of European claims at the end of the French and Indian war. The British colonies extend to the Mississippi. A few cities, rivers, and lakes are labeled, and the map includes the discovery of Martin d' Anguilar on the north west coast. The map uses sinusoidal projection to show the curvature of the earth and accurate distances. The title cartouche features a scene of an alligator resting on top of a waterfall, two Native American men hunting with clubs, and a Native woman breastfeeding an infant while a man watches over her. Two birds fly over the waterfall, and a bear or dog sits in the tree above the two men. |
| Image ID: | 123812 |
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| Creation Date: | 1766 |
| Creator Name: | Vaugondy, Robert de |
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| Collection Name: | Map Collection |
| Genre: | Map or Atlas |
| Original Format Type: | prints, fine-art |
| Original Format Number: | H GX81 1730 R |
| Original Dimensions: | 19 x 30 cm, on sheet 46 x 56 cm |
| This map is an updated and English edition of Giles Robert de Vaugondy's work, engraved by George Rollos. See Image ID: 123330 for de Vaugondy's original map. |
| Maps |
| Waterfalls |
| Children and adults |
| Men |
| Women |
| International relations |
| Exploration |
| Lakes |
| Rivers |
| Cities and towns |
| Birds |
| Dogs |
| Bears |
| Alligators |
| This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society. |
| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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