"Le Canada ou Partie de la Nouvelle France, Contenant la Terre de Labrador la Nouvelle France, les Isles de Terre Neuve, de Nostre Dame &c:", Covens & Mortier

This large, striking map focuses on the region to the north of Lake Superior and eastward. Pierre Mortier based this map on Jaillot's map of 1685, which incorporated important depictions of interior rivers and lakes from the manuscripts of Jolliet, Hennepin, and Franquelin. Lake Superior is based on the Dablon prototype, and the island-filled lake north of Lake Superior (Alemenipigon) is based on Indian reports and actually represents the lake region of Manitoba. The correct shape for Hudson Bay is based on English discoveries with Port Nelson shown in roughly the correct location. Two unnamed lakes near the source of the Nelson River provide an early depiction of Lake Winnipeg, although they are located too far to the east. A large, spurious Lac des Poux is shown west of Hudson Bay. The rivers south of Hudson Bay are also well delineated. French and English fur trading posts are identified along with brief notations. This is the second state, published by Covens & Mortier.

References: Kershaw #176.II; Verner & Stuart Stubbs, #9.

Condition: A

A sharp impression on a bright sheet with a "P" watermark, issued folding with a hint of toning, some soiling and chipping along the top edge of the sheet, and a chip in the bottom margin along the centerfold.