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This 1799 map, created by J.B. Poirson and engraved by Blondeau, details the Southeastern region of what is now the United States, including the Carolinas, Georgia, and Florida, illustrating William Bartram's travels in the region. The map extends to include the lands of the Cherokee and Creek nations, as well as other Native American territories. It features boundaries outlined in different colors to demarcate various territories and regions. The map is engraved with great detail, showcasing rivers, mountains, and settlements. The Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean are also prominently displayed, along with the Bahama Islands.
William Bartram, son of a Pennsylvania Quaker and naturalist, undertook his highly important exploration of the American Southeast in 1773, traveling through parts of Georgia, North and South Carolina, and Florida and recording his observations regarding the flora, fauna, and Indian tribes. Bartram made discoveries and sketches of over 200 new botanical specimens, including the Venus Fly Trap and a now extinct tree named for his great friend Benjamin Franklin, calling it the Franklin tree or Franklinia Alatamatha.
![[ Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas ] To The Members Of The Nautical Institution And Ship-Masters' Society Of The City Of New York, This Chart, Extending From Lat. 40°15 N., Long. 72°15 W., to Lat. 22°35 N., Long. 80°25 W., Is Respectfully Dedicated / By Their Obedient Servant Edmund M. Blunt](https://storage.googleapis.com/raremaps/img/small/77294.jpg)