Early Map of the United States by Reid, 1796: Mexico, Central America, Caribbean Size:12x16in (30x40cm) Chazen Museum of Art

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rendered in his unmistakable style infused with emotion and drama

drawing the eye toward coast and mountain alike

This chart is the first English attempt at a collection of ports of the Mediterranean

Early Map of the United States by Reid, 1796: Mexico, Central America, Caribbean Size:12x16in (30x40cm) Chazen Museum of ArtJohn Reids A General Map of North America Drawn From The Best Surveys (1796) captures a formative moment in the young republics understanding of the continent. Issued in New York as part of Reids American Atlasthe second atlas published in the United Statesit stands among the earliest atlas maps of North America produced on American soil. The engraved composition balances political delineation with topographic clarity, while a refined cartouche