Map or Atlas
A General Map of North America from the Best Authorities
| Map of North America showing cities, states, Native American land, regions, lakes, and rivers. A few notes appear throughout the map, particularly west of the Mississippi River. The north western portion of America features numerous common mythological topographical features, such as the Western Sea, the River of the West, and the Mountain of Bright Stones. These features, along with others, hint in this map at the fabled and longed for north west passage. |
| Image ID: | 123877 |
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| Creation Date: | circa 1790 |
| 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 1750 G |
| Original Dimensions: | 19 x 23 cm, on sheet 21 x 25 cm |
| There is some suggestion that this map is the work of Thomas Kitchin |
| Mountains |
| Mississippi River |
| Rivers |
| Lakes |
| Maps |
| Engraving |
| Cities and towns |
| Folklore |
| 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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