SUPERB MAP OF FLORIDA GEORGIA & NEW ORLEANS TARDIEU 1790

CARTE DE LA FLORIDE ET DE LA GEORGIE

£375

Superb map of Florida Georgia and New Orleans.

The map depicts Florida during its time under Spanish control. Numerous Indian villages are located and roads are shown connecting early settlements. There are no engraved political divisions indicating the mapmaker's bias toward either the territorial claims of Spain or the United States.

The map provides an excellent view of the Gulf Coast with a dramatically over-sized Tampa Bay.

Numerous Indian villages are located and roads are shown connecting early settlements.

An array of topographical details includes rivers, coastal islands, and early settlements such as New Orleans (Nouvelle Orleans), St. Augustine (St. Augustin), and Savannah. In Florida, a dramatically oversized Tampa Bay (Baie du St. Esprit) dominates the western coastline. The interior is marked by the presence of numerous Native American nations, notably the Creeks (Criks), Choctaws (Chactaws), and Chickasaws (Chicachas), alongside significant features like the Okefenokee Swamp (Le grand Marais d'Owaquephenogaw).

The Bahamas are also well delineated.

V good hand colour

Very good condition