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Scarce map of the Georgia, East Florida and West Florida, publshed by Jedidiah Morse in Boston.
This early map shows Georgia extending from the Savannah River and Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Coast, along with East and West Florida. The majority of Georgia is dominated by various Indian Tribes, including the Chickasaws, Chactawas, Muskogees and Creeks. Eastern Georgia includes about 15 eastern counties.
A number of early roads are shown, including 3 which extend west to the Mississippi River. West of the Chatahoochee River, there are only a handful of villages listed, primarily Indian settlements. Ft. Fidus and Ft. Matthews are shown. Mobile and Pensacola are named in West Floirda.
One of the few American regional maps to show Georgia extending to the Mississippi.
Jedidiah Morse (1761–1826) was a pioneering American geographer, often called the "father of American geography." A Congregational minister by profession, he is best known for his influential geographical publications, including Geography Made Easy (1784) and The American Universal Geography (1793), which were among the first comprehensive geographical works published in the United States. His books shaped early American understanding of geography and cartography, providing a crucial reference for educators and mapmakers. Morse's work laid the groundwork for geographic education in America, and his emphasis on detailed maps helped standardize cartographic practices during a formative period for the young nation.
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