Map Of North America In 1763
Describing and distinguishing the british spanish and french dominions on this great continent.
Map of north america in 1763. A map of eastern north america and the greater antilles showing the territorial possessions adjusted by the peace of 1763 treaty of paris at the end of the french and indian war and the seven year war in europe. Shows provinces cities and towns forts indian villages and tribal territory. Bowen distinguishes the british spanish and french dominions. Hudson bay and newfoundland are shown as acquired in 1713 as their possession.
This gorgeous map of the north america was originally produced in 1763 by famous cartographer emanuel bowen. Lc maps of north america 1750 1789 106 available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. According to the definitive treaty concluded at paris 10th feby. Sheets form plates i iv of mr.
Courtesy of library of congress geography and map division 1763 map of north america. 1763 map of north america in this 1763 map of north america cartographer emanuel d. Includes notes on territorial claims and insets of baffin and hudson s bay as well as passage to california. Spanish territory in 1763 about the treaty of paris the map shows the principal stages in the acquisition of eastern north america by great britain down to 1763.
Also shows shoals banks and other navigational hazards off the coast of nova scotia and in the caribbean area.