A Map of the Present Seat of War in North America | Map or Atlas | Wisconsin Historical Society

Map or Atlas

A Map of the Present Seat of War in North America

A Map of the Present Seat of War in North America | Map or Atlas | Wisconsin Historical Society
Map of the American colonies and land east of the Mississippi River. Prominent cities, forts, Native American land, mountains, rivers and lakes are all shown and labeled. A few routes, possibly roads are shown with solid lines connecting settlements and cities. One double line, depicting an important road or route, extends south from Boston to St. Augustine in Florida. An illustration of mountains surmounted by three palm trees decorates the title cartouche.
DESCRIPTION
Map of the American colonies and land east of the Mississippi River. Prominent cities, forts, Native American land, mountains, rivers and lakes are all shown and labeled. A few routes, possibly roads are shown with solid lines connecting settlements and cities. One double line, depicting an important road or route, extends south from Boston to St. Augustine in Florida. An illustration of mountains surmounted by three palm trees decorates the title cartouche.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:124045
Creation Date: 1776
Creator Name:Unknown
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Collection Name:Map Collection
Genre:Map or Atlas
Original Format Type:prints, fine-art
Original Format Number:H GX81 1775 M
Original Dimensions:20 x 25 cm
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Appears in Westminster Magazine, London, August, 1776.
SUBJECTS
Periodicals
Mountains
Revolution, 1775-1783
Maps
Engraving
Trees
Cities and towns
Rivers
Mississippi River
Lakes
Roads

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