Map or Atlas
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| Map including the regions and cities of the northern half of North America. Native American land, rivers, lakes, mountains are labeled. Mountains, marshes, and forests appear pictorially. The map includes various notations, particularly on the mythical Riviere Longue which according to Baron Lahontan (based largely on misinterpreted Native American reports) connected the Mississippi River to a large western lake. A decorative frame border surrounds the map. The title cartouche features illustrations of terrestrial and aquatic animals and scenes, including two Native Americans in fur, and a Dobhar-chú (half dog, half otter creature of Irish folklore). |
| Image ID: | 123975 |
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| Creation Date: | circa 1740 |
| Creator Name: | Aa, Pieter van der, 1530-1594 |
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| Collection Name: | Map Collection |
| Genre: | Map or Atlas |
| Original Format Type: | prints, fine-art |
| Original Format Number: | H GX81 1763 A |
| Original Dimensions: | 22 x 29 cm, on sheet 28 x 41 cm |
| This version is the third state of Van der Aa's 1714 map. |
| Aquatic animals |
| Deer |
| Horses |
| Engraving |
| Furs |
| Cities and towns |
| Folklore |
| Maps |
| Forests and forestry |
| Marshes |
| Mountains |
| Men |
| Women |
| Lakes |
| Mississippi River |
| 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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