1838 CARTE DES ÉTATS-UNIS D'Amérique, du Canada, du Nouveau Brunswick et d'une partie de la Nouvelle-Bretagne

This antique map of the United States, Canada, and surrounding territories by Lapie is a compelling representation of a continent in the midst of major transition. It captures the political independence of Texas, the emerging statehood of Michigan, the ambiguous claims in the Pacific Northwest, and the mythical geography of the western frontier. Additionally, it preserves a record of indigenous nations at a time when their presence was still deeply interwoven with the fabric of North America. Four Courties Shown in the Map: New Britain, United States, Mexico, & Texas The map stretches from coast to coast of the United States with large portions of New Britain (Canada) and Mexico prior to the Mexican-American War but after the Texas Revolution. Published in 1838, the map captures the Republic of Texas (outlibned in yellow) at a time when Mexico still refuted its soverignty. The border depicted on this map is actually smaller than present-day Texas, as it does not extend as far south