Map or Atlas
A Map of the British & French Plantations in North America
| Map of the northeastern portion of America and Canada, east of the Hudson River and south from Labrador. It names regions, colonies, cities, numerous forts, the many banks off of Nova Scotia and New Newfoundland, islands, mountains, rivers, and lakes. The title cartouche depicts a hill covered in grass and trees. Flocks of birds fly over the hill, and the top of the sails of a ship appear over it. Small ships and row boats make their way to a distant shore. |
| Image ID: | 124120 |
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| Creation Date: | 1755 |
| 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 B86 |
| Original Dimensions: | 20 x 26 cm., on sheet 46 x 56 cm |
| Appears in The London Magazine (August 1755), vol. 24, p. 360. It was intended to be the title map for two other maps which when viewed together would show North America from the Great Lakes east, and down south to Georgia. This is evident by the large 'D' and 'A' near the upper left corner of the map; the last two letters in 'Canada.' |
| Engraving |
| Trees |
| Cities and towns |
| Coasts |
| Hills |
| Islands |
| Mountains |
| Lakes |
| Rivers |
| Shorelines |
| Ships |
| Boats and boating |
| 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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