1696 Carte General De La Caroline. Dresse sur les Memoires le plus Nouveaux Par Le Sieu A S…

By: Pierre Mortier Date: 1696 (Published) Amsterdam Dimensions: 22.25 x 18.25 inches (56.5 cm x 46.4 cm) This is an authentic, antique map of Carolina during from the early colonial period. The map was published by Pierre Mortier out of Amsterdam circa 1696. This is a first state example, distinguished by its lack of a plate number. This is one of the earliest obtainable maps of the Carolina region to depict any significant settlement. The map was based upon and is virtually identical to Thorton, Morden, & Lea’s map of the area from 1685, which is regarded as highly unobtainable. This map names and distinguishes all of the original counties, locates numerous family estates and plantations, and includes an insert of Charleston (Charles Towne). The Appalachian Mountains are noted in the northwest, forests fill in some of the empty spaces, and a number of rivers are delineated inland to the extent of what was known or assumed. Along the coast, depth soundings and shallow banks add na