Hand colored map with points around the lake labeled in French. Two small inset maps show details of Fort Cataracoui and Fort Niagara. Circa 1800. Original map size 16.5” x 21.25”.

[The given date of ca. 1800 is incorrect. The map is unquestionably of French origin, which means that it must predate 1759/1760 when Quebec and Montreal fell to British forces at the end of the French Indian War. Stylistic details as well as historical context indicate a date of ca. 1750-1760.]

Identifier
NYSA_A0273-78_896

Date Original
1750 – circa 1760

Source
New York State Archives, Series A0273-78, Survey maps of lands in New York State, [ca. 1711-1913] (bulk ca. 1772-1913). Map 896.

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