Map or Atlas
Carte de L'Amerique Septentrionale Depuis le 28 Degré de Latitude Jusqu'au 72
| This map shows forts, missions, villages and cities, rivers and portages, and boundaries of the Spanish, English, and French territories, marking the largest portion of America and Canada as French. Berlin includes several inaccurate and mythological features in the west that appear in many maps during the 18th century, much of which was based on misinterpretations of Cree and Assiniboine Indians maps and descriptions. These features include the 'Mer de L'Ouest' (Western Sea), and 'Montagne de Pierre Brillante' (Mountain of Bright Stone). He includes several notes on these and other features, such as with the River des Mantons where he indicates that this river might also connect to the lower Missouri. The cartouche is decorated with the French royal crest. |
| Image ID: | 123331 |
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| Creation Date: | 1755 |
| Creator Name: | Bellin, Jacques Nicolas, 1703-1772 |
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| Collection Name: | Map Collection |
| Genre: | Map or Atlas |
| Original Format Type: | prints, fine-art |
| Original Format Number: | D GX81 1755 B |
| Original Dimensions: | 56 x 87 cm |
| Probably issued with: Remarques sur la Carte de l'Amerique Septentrionale, comprise entre le 28e et le 72e dégré de latitude, avec une description geographique de ces parties |
| Engraving |
| Cities and towns |
| Assiniboine people |
| Maps |
| Mountains |
| International relations |
| Discovery and exploration |
| Lakes |
| Rivers |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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