1826 Carte Generale des Etats-Unis Du Canada et D’Une Partie Des Pays Adjacents...

This large elegant map by Brue depicts the United States and its territories as they were internationally recognized in 1826. The map is of great interest as it depicts the various vast stretches of territory claimed by the United States. The map Carte Generale des Etats-Unis du Canada was based on information from the Lewis & Clark and Humbolt's expeditions, and perhaps on the work of Arrowsmith and Melish. Some of the more interesting cartographic features include the United States' claims showing the Oregon Territory extending into present-day British Columbia, claims which resulted in the Fifty-Four Forty or Fight controversy. Other interesting features show the Arkansas Territory including Oklahoma, and Texas is rendered as part of Mexico. Topography is represented in hachure and is based on the expeditions of Lewis and Clark, Pike and Long. All major river systems in the continental United States are featured. The names of countless Indian tribes are included Brue’s work is a