Disturnell, John. Traveller’s Map of the Middle, Northern, Eastern States and Canada. New York, 1850.

John Disturnell Traveller’s Map of the Middle, Northern, Eastern States and Canada New York, 1850 Lithograph 19 ½ x 23 ¾ inches sheet The "John Disturnell Traveller’s Map of the Middle, Northern, Eastern States and Canada," published in New York in 1850, is a detailed and expansive map measuring approximately 19 ½ by 23 ¾ inches. This map showcases the northeastern region of the United States and parts of Canada during a period of significant growth and expansion. The map is intricately detailed, highlighting major cities, towns, transportation routes such as railways and canals, and geographical features like rivers and mountains. Historical Importance: Manifest Destiny and Expansion: Created during a period of westward expansion and industrial growth in the United States, the map reflects the nation's drive toward Manifest Destiny. It illustrates the development of infrastructure, such as railroads and canals, that facilitated this expansion and the economic boom of the m