1630 Nova Francia et Regiones Adiacentes

By: Hessel Gerritsz & Joannes de Laet Date: 1630 (published) Amsterdam Dimensions: 11.2 x 14.2 inches (28.5 cm x 36 cm) This is an authentic, antique map showing the areas surrounding the St. Lawrence present day French Canada, New England, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia by Joannes de Laet. The map was published in Amsterdam as part of de Laet's work Beschryvinghe van West-Indien in 1630. Considered one of the foundation maps of Canada, this is the first printed map to show an accurate Prince Edward Island and the earliest to show a north-south orientation of Lake Champlain. The R. Saguenay is accurately depicted flowing from two unnamed lakes and Lac S. Pierre is clearly identified. As a director of the newly formed Dutch West India Company, De Laet had access to much of the cartographic work and manuscript material done at the time, including the work of Hessel Gerritsz, the official cartographer of the Company. Hessel Gerritsz is considered to be one of the most important Dutch