
John Rocque (1704?-1762) A General Map of North America: In which is Espress’d, The several New Roads, Forts, Engagements &c.. made in the Army employ’d there. From the Years 1754 to 1761.
John Rocque (1704?-1762) A General Map of North America: In which is Espress’d, The several New Roads, Forts, Engagements &c.. made in the Army employ’d there. From the Years 1754 to 1761. Drawn by the late John Rocque, Topographer to His Majesty Published, Mary Ann Rocque, London, ca. 1763 Engraving with original outline hand-coloring Paper size 33 ½ x 35” Frame size 44 ¼ x 45 ½” Ref: Worms, L. & A. Bayton-Williams, British Map Engravers, p.562 Rare French & Indian War Wall Map of North America Rocque's map of North America is perhaps the single most accurate map of the whole of the continent to date, including much original western information not found on any other printed map. The map includes the recent Spanish, French and English discoveries in the West and Northwest, with numerous historical and geographical notes including speculation as to the source of the Missouri River. A large undefined 'West Sea' is placed in the northwest and a note that it is very uncertain