This early and fascinating map primarily describes the area between the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, detailing watersheds and many forts. Indian lands ceded to the United States as part of the Treaty of 1795 are identified in Ohio. A huge area referred to as Extensive High Plain[s] appears in northern Michigan. The fictitious Bellin-Charlevoix islands are shown in Lake Superior, the Indian Line is delineated, and the Ohio Company, Connecticut, and Virginia Lands are identified. The Mississippi River is labeled Source Unknown. The Missouri River is "Said to be navigable 1300 Miles." Frontier villages include St. Louis, Tawas, and Kaskaskias. A copper mine is noted in today's Upper Peninsula. Only four of the Great Lakes are shown with Ontario off the map. On the southwest shore of Illinois Lake is Old Priorias F & V. Chickago appears on Lake Michigan. An early map that was published in Boston by Thomas & Andrews. Engraved by Samuel Hill.

References: McCorkle (18th C. Geography Books) #304-11; Wheat & Brun #679.

Condition: A

A crisp impression issued folding, now flat, with a light spot in the border at left and archival repairs to a short fold separation and edge tear at top.