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Chart of the North-West Coast of America, With the Tracks of the King George and Queen Charlotte in 1786 & 1787
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This map shows the north western coast of North America, including the southern coast of what will be Alaska and parts of the Aleutian Islands. It includes ship routes taken by George Dixon, with dates. Only the coastal features, such as bays, ports, harbors, and islands are depicted, with the exception of three mountains: Mount St. Augustine, Volcano Mountain, and Mount St. Elias.
1788
Dixon, George, -1800? (cartographer)
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WHi 123480
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