Map or Atlas
Theatrum Belli in America Septentrionali: II. Foliis Comprehensum
| This map shows the eastern half of North America during the French and Indian war, including cities, borders, Native American Land, forts, and detailed geographical features in relief. Unlike most pats of America during this time, the cartographer is neither English or French, but German, giving a rare and neutral depiction of North America during this time. Furthermore, Rhode's map is particularly interesting as this is one of the earliest maps to depict the topography of America west of the Appalachian Mountains and past the Mississippi River, showing a marshy savanna in the Wabash and Illinois valleys, and using countless illustrated trees to represent the unsettled areas of the west in comparison to the east. The borders and cartouche are hand-painted; the cartouche shows a hunter with a spear under palm trees. |
| Image ID: | 123334 |
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| Creation Date: | 1755 |
| Creator Name: | Rhode, Johann Christoph |
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| Collection Name: | Map Collection |
| Genre: | Map or Atlas |
| Original Format Type: | prints, fine-art |
| Original Format Number: | D GX81 1758 R47 |
| Original Dimensions: | 55 x 78 cm, on sheet 62 x 90 cm |
| Engraving |
| Trees |
| Cities and towns |
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| Forests and forestry |
| Marshes |
| Mountains |
| Men |
| International relations |
| Weapons |
| Lakes |
| Rivers |
| 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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