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John Senex: A Map of Louisiana And Of The River Mississipi . . . .
Title: A Map of Louisiana And Of The River Mississipi . . . . Map Maker: John Senex
Description: Senex's map of Louisiana closely follows De L'Isle's seminal map of 1718, which was the first map to name Texas (Tejas). The map retains the outstanding detail of De L'Isle's map, but includes English nomenclature and translations for mot of the notes. The map extends west to the Rio Grande and provides and excellent depiction of Mississippi, Missouri and other major rivers and tributaries in the region, based upon contemporary knowledge. There are a number of annotations throughout the map, including notes on early exploration and settlement, Spanish trade with the Indians (Gold on the Upper Missouri!) and early routes of the Spanish and French explorers in the region. Florida is depicted as an Archipelago. Many Indian Villages are shown, along with the Promiscuous Nations and Nations Destroyed. Chicagou appears on Lake Michigan. Many early mines and forts are depicted. Condition Description: Minor marginal soiling
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