1764 Bellin Map of Mississippi and Red Rivers in Louisiana -- Suite du Cours du Fleuve St. Louis
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This is an excellent map showing the course of the Red and Mississippi rivers in today's northern Louisiana. The Red River is illustrated from Natchitoches to its confluence with the Mississippi. The Mississippi is detailed from the Iberville River north to its junction with the Yazoo (Yasous) River. The Red River is the central focus of the chart which includes details of the Black (Noire) River. This map is one of the first offering details of this region, which was important owing to its position between French-controlled Louisiana and Spanish Texas. The map locates the Adayes Presidio Espagnol de la Province de Tecas (Presidio Nuestra Seora del Pilar de los Adaes). Filled with other details including the location of the French controlled Fort Natchez, which had been destroyed by Natchez Indians. With a large inset at lower left that details the vicinity of Fort St. Jean at what became Natchitoches. It shows the southern end of the blockade known as "The Red River raft," here called Embaras d'Arbres. This natural dam extended upstream for nearly 100 miles. From Le Petit Atlas Maritime... Volume I.
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Very good. Slight toning and soiling. On laid paper. Hand colored. Issued centerfold.
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1764 Bellin Map of Mississippi and Red Rivers in Louisiana -- Suite du Cours du Fleuve St. Louis
Estimate $450 - $550
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