THE COLONIAL NEW WORLD AND THE EXPANDING UNITED STATES
Colonial North America The U.S. in the 19th Century
[B 1] A New Chart of the Vast Atlantic Ocean Exhibiting the Seat of War Both in Europe and America. Originally produced by Emmanuel Bowen about 1755, our reprint is a fascinating example of 18th century mapmaking. Centered on the Atlantic Ocean, the map shows the eastern coast of North America, from New France to the West Indies. Western Europe and West Africa are also depicted from Ireland to the Slave Coast. Early settlements in North America are identified as well as the usual shipping routes from the Old World to the New. For those interested in pre-Revolutionary America and the early migration routes from Europe this map will be most helpful.
Black and white map, printed on 18" x 24" paper. $7.95
[B 22] British North America: 1777 Entitled "The British Colonies in North America", this map was originally published in 1777 in London by William Faden for inclusion in his North American Atlas. Showing the continent from present-day Canada to Florida and as far west as present day Texas and the Plains States, this map locates Indian nations, British colonies, early settlements and natural features such as mountains and rivers. The province of Quebec extends well into the upper Mississippi Valley. A fascinating cartographic portrait of the continent at the beginning of the Revolutionary War.
Black and white map, printed on 18" x 24" paper. $7.95
[B 13] Bowen's Map of the West Indies. Emmanuel Bowen's map entitled An Accurate Map of the West Indies..., first issued in the 1740s, shows the West Indies, Central America and parts of New Spain, the Gulf Coast region, and the British possessions as far north as the Chesapeake Bay. Forts, settlements and Indian villages along the Mississippi River are also identified. Also plots the Spanish Gold Fleet route and the route of passage from London to the West Indies and on to the British colonies in North America.
Black and white map, printed on 18" x 24" paper. $7.95
THE EARLY USA: IN FULL COLOR!
[A 1] The United States of America. Originally drawn by John Melish in 1820, this handsome full color map depicts the then United States, including many of the discoveries of the Lewis and Clark Expedition in the newly-acquired Missouri Territory. First issued as the great westward migration was beginning, this map will awaken your spirit of adventure, as it did that of our pioneer ancestors. Indian settlements, trails and unexplored areas are identified, as well as the young nation's early road system, and the recent settlements on the frontier. Great for display!
Full color map, printed on 18" x 24" paper. $12.95
[A 2] The United States of America. (15" X 23"). Originally issued in 1862 by S. Augustus Mitchell, this full color map is a fascinating portrait of a growing nation during a turbulent period. The very large Dakota, Nebraska and New Mexico Territories are shown in the west, while the expanding railway system links the older east with the rapidly growing heartland. Both the Pony Express and Overland Mail routes are marked, as well as the famous Emigrants' Road, Humboldt-Hastings Road, and the Wagon Road between Salt Lake and California. Forts and new settlements of the west are also identified.
Full color map, printed on 15" x 23" paper. $11.95[B 5] The United States: 1864. This important map by A.J. Johnson locates forts west of the Mississippi, major railway lines, western Indian tribes, trails, as well as the major towns and cities in each state and territory. Useful for tracing family migrations.
Black and white map, printed on 18" x 24" paper. $7.95
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