This map is based on the explorations of Pierre de La Moyne d’Iberville, the founder of Louisiana and one of … See more Les Costes Aux Environs De La Riviere De Misisipi
Geography: Texas (32 Maps)
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1718/1735: Carte de la Louisiane et du Cours du Mississipi
Jean Frederick Bernard
This is the first map to have a reference to TEXAS on it. Based on Del’Isle’s 1718 map, it shows … See more Carte de la Louisiane et du Cours du Mississipi
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1756/1791: Map of Louisiana
Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville
The original map by Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d’Anville was published in 1756. It clearly identifies the location of Los Adaes … See more Map of Louisiana
1780: Le Nouveau Mexique
Bonne Rigobert
This map shows excellent detail for the time in Texas, Arizona and New Mexico, but a badly misprojected Baja California, which … See more Le Nouveau Mexique
1788: Louisiana
Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville
Jean Baptiste Bourguuignon D’Anville’s map of the Gulf Coast. D’Anville’s map presents a highly detailed treatment of the region from … See more Louisiana
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1809: Bahia de Galvez-Towm
Jose de Evia
Spanish naval chart, and the first map devoted specifically to Galveston Bay. It is based on Jose de Evia’s 1783-86 … See more Bahia de Galvez-Towm
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1822: United States of America
John Melish
This is the first map in the collection at the Museum of the Big Bend to show Texas as a … See more United States of America