Detailed manuscript chart of the St. Lawrence River from Québec to the western end of Anticosti Island. Drawn by Charles Rivez. "The Explanation" states that the map was assembled from various sources, notably: a chart published in Boston in 1732; Maps and surveys done by Mr. Bellin and others, approximately 1755; Captured maps (dated 1737) from the Alcide, taken in June 1755 by Admiral Boscawen. The inset map is titled "Part of the River St. Lawrence" depicts the head of the St. Lawrence at Québec, with the shipping and coast lines around the Île d'Orléans shown in detail. Scale for the inset is given in bar graph as 3/4 inch to 1 English league.
Saint Lawrence River--Maps--Early works to 1800 Orleans, Island of (Québec)--Early works to 1800 Québec (Province)--History--Maps Canada--History--1755-1763--Maps Early maps. (lcgft) Manuscripts (aat)
Source
Kashnor Collection of Early American Maps, 1670-1856 Maps, Huntington Digital Library
Provenance
Purchased from Museum Book Store, Catalog No. 93, No. 335, 1924. CSmH
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