This map contains elements from previous maps; most specifically, the cartouche is copied from De Vaugondy's 1755 map of Canada. The map is hand coloured with the colours showing the British and French possessions of the area covered. The atlas this map is from was published between 1776 and 1784. Sources consulted do not specify which printing this map is from although as the 1st state it was earlier, rather than later in this period.
The importance of the east coast fishing grounds is illustrated on this map by a note specifically outlining the fishing permissions granted to the French under the Treaty of Utrecht (1713).
This map shows the Atlantic Provinces and the Province of Quebec as defined by the Royal Proclamation of 1763. Rivers, bays and settlements are named; some topographic features are shown by hachuring.
This article was written to accompany Bellin's map, engraved by Thomas Jefferys published in the January issue. The original map was published in Charlevoix's "Histoire et description générale de la Nouvelle France".
This is one of a series of maps produced by England and France to bolster arguments in the attempt to define the bounds of Acadie as ceded to England by the Treaty of Utrecht (1713).
The use of Port Royal, especially on maps of French origin, continued well into the late 18th century even though it was officially changed to Annapolis Royal after the conquest of Acadia by the British in 1710. On this map, both names are present, which was also common for most of the 18th century.
The absence of a price marks this as the 1st state of the map. (Kershaw 801). Uses Paris as the prime meridian. Relief is shown by hachures. Depth is shown by soundings.
"This map was intended as the title map for two other maps which when all joined would cover, south to Georgia and the Carolinas, and west to the Great Lakes based on the Mitchell map." (Kershaw 351)
