"Nouveau Mexique, Louisiane, Canada, et Nlle. Angleterre", Brion de la Tour/Desnos

This map covers the majority of the continent, excluding Alaska and southern Mexico. The western region is virtually unknown, but notations are made concerning the recent discoveries along the Northwest coast. The River of the West flows out of Lake Winnipeg, which is connected through a system of rivers and lakes to Hudson Bay, thereby forming the long-sought Northwest Passage. Another spurious river empties into San Francisco Bay. Quivira is located in present day Nevada. This series of maps are unusual for their dual plate marks as the map and its rococo-style border were printed from separate plates.

References: Sellers & Van Ee #117.

Condition: B+

Original color on watermarked paper with a hint of toning along centerfold and sheet edges.