Nova Francia et Regiones Adiacentes
New France and adjacent regions
Joannes De Laet
Dutch West India Company
According to Burden (230) this is the earliest map to show the correct north-south orientation of Lake Champlain and to represent Prince Edward Island accurately. It is considered one of the most important maps of the region of the early 17th century. It is interesting to note the different languages used: the cartouche is Latin, most place names are French and the cardinal points in the margin, Dutch.
Elseviers
Leyden
1630
Latin
1 map ; 26.3 x 34.0 cm
maps
North America
Canada United States
Nova Scotia New Brunswick Newfoundland Prince Edward Island
Atlantic Canada
Maine
New France
-72.358; -56.249; 37.860; 53.990
1:7,000,000
likely Mercator
W. K. Morrison Special Collection
WKM-M-005
Cabinet #31
Beschrijvinghe van West-Indien
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