Hennepin Map of North America

Carte d’un tres grand pais...Louis de Hennepin (1626-1704). Engraved map with original hand color. 1698 (Leiden: 1704, state 3). 15 3/4 x 18 1/4 sheet. This significant map of eastern North America focuses on the region of French influence in North America. It is most notable for its depiction of the river and lake routes into the interior and the Great Lakes region, particularly the delineation of Lakes Superior, Michigan and Huron, which are a marked improvement over Sanson’s maps. (Burden)