"A New Map of America, from the Latest Authorities", Cary, John

Subject: Western Hemisphere - America
Period: 1806 (dated)
Publication: New Universal Atlas…
Color: Hand Color
Size: 18.2 x 20.7

This large map of the Americas features Aliaska in a rudimentary form. The United States is confined to the east of the Mississippi River. A huge mountain range labeled the Stony Mountains bisects the western part of North America, which is depicted as completely unexplored with a few suspected rivers delineated by dotted lines. California is named New Albion. The map extends to show the Sandwich Islands, Britain and Europe, and West Africa.

References: Phillips (Atlases) #736-51.
Condition: A
A sharp impression with contemporary outline color on paper with an "1804" watermark and some insignificant soiling.