The Oregon Territory was created on August 14, 1848, by Congress, encompassing today’s Oregon, Idaho, Washington and western Montana. Did you know that originally, the Oregon Territory stretched from the Pacific coast to the Rocky Mountains? It covered an area that included present-day Oregon, Washington, and most of British Columbia. Charles Wilkes’ 1844 Map of the […]
This map was produced by the United States Bureau of topographical engineers in the year 1839. It was produced at the order of Brvt. Brig. General Z. Taylor depicting the territory of what would later become the state of Florida. Much detail went into its creation by the Bureau of topographical engineers. If you look closely you […]
Our skills have increased greatly with our Lake Art popularity! Get inspired for your lake map design here. Lake map art offers the ideal way to display the nostalgia in a lake home. They make great, unique gifts for family and friends, and the perfect keepsake for decorating a home or cottage, as well as to […]
Charlotte Harbor, Lee County Florida boasts some of the most beautiful beaches that are the most popular attractions for visitors to this region of Florida’s coastline. Ponce de Leon is believed to have explored the barrier islands of Lee County when he ventured along Florida’s Gulf coast in 1513 and 1521. There was very little settlement […]
De L’Isle’s “Carte de la Louisiane” published in approximately 1731 would become the primary reference source for exploration of the Mississippi and Missouri river valleys and was used by other cartographers as late as 1797. Believed to be the oldest map consulted in the planning of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. All sizes are approximate. […]
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