"Carte des Etats-Unis d'Amerique et du Cours du Mississipi…", Brion de la Tour, Louis

A fascinating map of the infant United States filled with details of early settlement, forts, and Indian villages as far west as present day Kansas. The states of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia all have their western borders on the Mississippi River. The most notable feature is the notation of "Frankland" in present day western North Carolina. The proposed 'state' of Franklin was formed in 1784 by "westerners" who felt cut-off from state government by the Appalachian Mountains. Due to some fascinating political intrigue, the state of Franklin was never recognized by Congress and eventually was re-annexed by North Carolina. Only a few printed maps make mention of the fledgling state.

References: Baynton-Williams (TMC-72) #3.

Condition: B

Folding as issued. Tiny spot in title, else fine.