This is an outstanding detailed, large map of the Southeast United States from Delaware Bay to St. Augustine and New Orleans. French Louisiane occupies the country west of the Appalachians and the conflicting claims of Britain and Spain are shown in the region of Georgia and Florida. The Granville Line is shown in North Carolina. The Ohio River is identified as Ohohio. Much topographical, river, lake, settlement detail is offered including Indian villages are located throughout the map. The map was engraved by Jan Christian Sepp.
1758 Covens and Mortier Map of Southeast US
Title
Carte de la Louisiane, Maryland, Virginie, Caroline, Georgie, avec une Partie de la Floride
Map Maker Specifics
Covens and Mortier, 1758, Amsterdam
Size
16.4 x 23.1 in. plus margins
Condition
Very good overall. Slight toning, and stains mostly in the margins. A small void in the Atlantic. Colored, with slight fading.