United States of North America, The
North America, location of many Indian tribes, "Franklinia," State of Franklin, in present-day east Tennessee
Faden, W[illiam]
London
Description from "The Map House," catalog, June 1998, #44. "One of the finest atlas maps to show the changing political situation in North America during and after the War of Independence. Originally entitled 'The British Colonies,' this issue recognizes the newly formed United States and shows the postion after the treaty of 1873." Franklinia was formed by settlers of east Tennessee; they maintained a "precarious existence until 1789. " Includes depiction of land set aside in Kentucky for the various troops and also land designated as "Company Land" along the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers." Ornate title cartouche depicting trade , merchandise,