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BRITISH MUSEUM MAP COLLECTION
(Mss. 3200)
Inventory
Louisiana and Lower Mississippi Valley Collections
Special Collections, Hill Memorial Library
Louisiana State University Libraries
Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University
Reformatted 2003
Revised 2011
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CONTENTS OF INVENTORY
SUMMARY .................................................................................................................................... 3
SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE ................................................................................................... 4
COLLECTION DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................... 5
INDEX TERMS ............................................................................................................................ 21
CONTAINER LIST ...................................................................................................................... 22
Use of manuscript materials. If you wish to examine items in the manuscript group, please fill
out a call slip specifying the materials you wish to see. Consult the Container List for location
information needed on the call slip.
Photocopying. Should you wish to request photocopies, please consult a staff member. The
existing order and arrangement of unbound materials must be maintained.
Publication. Readers assume full responsibility for compliance with laws regarding copyright,
literary property rights, and libel.
Permission to examine archival materials does not constitute permission to publish. Any
publication of such materials beyond the limits of fair use requires specific prior written
permission. Requests for permission to publish should be addressed in writing to the Head,
Public Services, Special Collections, LSU Libraries, Baton Rouge, LA, 70803-3300. When
permission to publish is granted, two copies of the publication will be requested for the
LLMVC.
Proper acknowledgement of LLMVC materials must be made in any resulting writing or
publications. The correct form of citation for this manuscript group is given on the summary
page. Copies of scholarly publications based on research in the Louisiana and Lower Mississippi
Valley Collections are welcomed.
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SUMMARY
Size.
374 items on 1 microfilm reel
Geographic
locations.
North America and Europe
Inclusive dates.
1683-1874
Bulk dates.
N/A
Language.
English, French, Spanish, Dutch
Summary.
Maps on microfilm of various cities, harbors, and forts in parts of Europe
and North America.
Organization.
Arranged chronologically.
Restrictions on
access.
If microfilm is available, photocopies must be made from microfilm.
Related
collections.
N/A
Copyright.
Copyright of the original materials is retained by descendants of the
creators in accordance with U.S. copyright law.
Citation.
British Museum Map Collection, Mss. 3200, Louisiana and Lower
Mississippi Valley Collections, LSU Libraries, Baton Rouge, La.
Stack locations.
Mss.MF:B
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SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE
Microfilm copies of maps in the British Museum, mostly depicting aspects of the North
American Gulf Coast and Louisiana, and some maps of French and Spanish ports, and of North
America in general.
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Carte de la Nouvelle France et de la Louisiana . . . l‘An 1683. Par le Révérend Père Louis Hennepin.
BM 69917 (1)
Carte de la Louisiane et du Cours du Mississipi. Dressée sur un grand nombre de Mémoires entr‘autres
sur ceux de M. le Maire Par Guillaume De l‘Isle de l‘Académie Rle. Des Sciences (Paris, 1700). BM
73210 (4)
Carte de la Louisiane et du Cours du Mississipi Dressée sur un grand nombre de Mémoires entr‘autres
sur ceux de Mr. le Maire Par Guillme. De I‘Isle de l‘Académie Rle. Des Sciences (Amsterdam, 1710.
BM 73210 (5)
A New Map of the North Parts of America claimed by France under ye. Names of Louisiana,
Mississippi, Canada, and New France with ye. Adjoyning Territories of England and Spain . . . The
Projection of this Map is call‘d Mercator‘s, and it is laid Down according to the Newest and Most
Exact Observations By H. Moll Geographer. 1720. (London, 1720). BM 69917. (29)
Accurata delineatio celeberrimae Regienis Ludovicianae vel Gallico Louisiani et Canadae et Floridae
adpellatione in Septemtrienali America . . . Matthei Seutteri. S. C. M. C. Augustan. (Augsburg, 1740).
BM 73210 (2)
Carte de la Louisiane Par le Sr. d‘Anville. Dressée en Mai 1732. Publiée en 1752. (Paris, 1752). BM
73210 (9).
A Map of Louisiana, with the course of the Mississipi, and the adjacent Rivers, the Nations of the
Natives, the French Establishment and the Mines; By the Author of ye History of that Colony. 1757.
(London, 1757) BM 73210 (10)
Mapa de la Provincia de Madrid, Comprehende el Partido de Madrid, y el de Almonacid de Zorita.
Compuesto Por D. Tomas Lopez de Vargas Machuca . . . Madrid ano de 1773 (Madrid, 1762). BM
Maps 14S. d. 12
Mapa de las Cercanias de Madrid por D. Thomas Lopez. Pensionista de S. M. En Madrid Ano de
1763.
Plano Geometrico de Madrid, dedicado y presentado al Rey Nuestro Senor Don Carlos III. Por mano
del Excelentisimo Senor Conde de Floridablanco; su autor Don Tomas Lopez . . . Madrid Ano de 1785.
(Madrid, 1762).
A Map of Louisiana, compiled from A Manuscript French Map; McMurray‘s Map of the United States
and Hutchins‘ Map of the Mississippi &c. and Compared with the Documents laid before Congress
Nov. 1803. Drawn by Samuel Lewis. (Philadelphia, 1805). BM 73210 (11)
Untitled map of Mississippi Territory. (Philadelphia, undated) BM Maps 30.8.1
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A Map of the State of Louisiana with part of the Mississippi Territory from Actual Survey by Wm.
Darby. (Philadelphia, 1816).
Louisiana and Mississippi by H. S. Tanner. (Philadelphia, 1820). BM 73210 (12)
A Map of Louisiana and Mexico. Carte de la Louisiane et du Mexique, Dressée par P. Tardieu fils
ainé, Gravée par P. A. F. Tardieu père. Paris, 1820. BM 71495 (16)
Geographisch-statistische und historische Charte von Louisiana. (Weimar, 1824). BM 73210 (13).
Map of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama Constructed from the Latest Authorities. (Philadelphia,
1829). BM 73210 (14).
Map of Louisiana representing the several land districts. Prepared to accompany the Surveyor
General‘s annual Report . . . Donaldsonville, La. Oct. 1, 1855. (Philadelphia, 1855). BM 73210 (15).
Colton‘s Louisiana. Published by J. H. Colton, 172 William St. New York. 1861. BM 73210 (16)
Colton‘s Louisiana. Published by G. W. and C. B. Colton & Co. . . . New York. 1870. (New York,
1870). BM 73210 (18).
Colton‘s Map of the state of Louisiana and eastern part of Texas compiled from United States surveys,
and other authentic sources, shewing the counties, townships, sections, Fractional Sections, Settlement
Rights, Railroads, &c. Published by G. W. and C. B. Colton & Co. New York. 1869. BM 73210
(17).
State of Louisiana, 1876. compiled from the official Records of the General Land Office and other
sources by C. Roeser. (Louisiana, 1876) [Actually printed in New York]. BM Maps 33 b 5 (5)
Rand, McNally & Co.‘s Louisiana. (Chicago, 1892). BM 73210 (19).
Rand, McNally & Co.‘s indexed county and township pocket map and shippers‘ guide of Louisiana . . .
the Entire Railroad System, The Express Company doing business over each road, and Accurately
Locating all Cities . . . (Chicago, 1892). BM 73210 (19).
Europe. A Paris chez Binet. Rue Aubry le Boucher No. 34. (Philadelphia, 1860). BM Maps 5 b 6.
Italie it Provinces Autrichnes. sur l‘Adriatique. Paris, chez Binet. Rue Aubry le Boucher No. 34.
(Philadelphia, 1860). BM Maps 5 b 6.
Belgique, Tableau Statistique. Dressée par C. V. Monin.
Hollande. Paris, chez Binet . . .
Confederation Suisse. Paris, chez Binet, Editeur, Rue Aubry-le-Boucher, 34.
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Origine des divers agrandissemens de la France. From the Petit Atlas National.
France en 1835. From the Petit Atlas National.
Ain. From the Petit Atlas National.
Aisne. From the Petit Atlas National.
Allier. From the Petit Atlas National.
Basses Alpes. From the Petit Atlas National.
Hautes Alps. From the Petit Atlas National.
Ardèche. From the Petit Atlas National.
Ardennes. From the Petit Atlas National.
Ariège. From the Petit Atlas National.
Aude. From the Petit Atlas National.
Aveyron. From the Petit Atlas National.
Bouches du Rhône. From the Petit Atlas National.
Calvados. From the Petit Atlas National.
Cantal. From the Petit Atlas National.
Charente. From the Petit Atlas National.
Charente Inferiéure. From the Petit Atlas National.
Cher. From the Petit Atlas National.
Corrèze. From the Petit Atlas National.
Corse. From the Petit Atlas National.
Cote d‘Or. From the Petit Atlas National.
Cotes du Nord. From the Petit Atlas National.
Creuse. From the Petit Atlas National.
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Dordogne. From the Petit Atlas National.
Doubs. From the Petit Atlas National.
Drôme. From the Petit Atlas National.
Eure. From the Petit Atlas National.
Eur et Loir. From the Petit Atlas National.
Finistère. From the Petit Atlas National.
Gard. From the Petit Atlas National.
Haute Garonne. From the Petit Atlas National.
Gers. From the Petit Atlas National.
Gironde. From the Petit Atlas National.
Hérault. From the Petit Atlas National.
Ille et Villaine. From the Petit Atlas National.
Indre. From the Petit Atlas National.
Indre et Loire. From the Petit Atlas National.
Isère. From the Petit Atlas National.
Jura. From the Petit Atlas National.
Landes. From the Petit Atlas National.
Loir et Cher. From the Petit Atlas National.
Loire. From the Petit Atlas National.
Haute Loire. From the Petit Atlas National.
Loire Inférieure. From the Petit Atlas National.
Loiret. From the Petit Atlas National.
Lot. From the Petit Atlas National.
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Lot et Garonne. From the Petit Atlas National.
Lozère. From the Petit Atlas National.
Maine et Loire. From the Petit Atlas National.
Manche. From the Petit Atlas National.
Marne. From the Petit Atlas National.
Haute-Marne. From the Petit Atlas National.
Mayenne. From the Petit Atlas National.
Meurthe. From the Petit Atlas National.
Meuse. From the Petit Atlas National.
Moribhan. From the Petit Atlas National.
Moselle. From the Petit Atlas National.
Nièvre. From the Petit Atlas National.
Nord. From the Petit Atlas National.
Oise. From the Petit Atlas National.
Orne. From the Petit Atlas National.
Pas de Calais. From the Petit Atlas National.
Puy de Dôme. From the Petit Atlas National.
Passas Pyrénées. From the Petit Atlas National.
Mautes Pyrénées. From the Petit Atlas National.
Pyrénées Orientales. From the Petit Atlas National.
Bas Rhin. From the Petit Atlas National.
Haut Rhin. From the Petit Atlas National.
Rhone. From the Petit Atlas National.
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Haute Saône. From the Petit Atlas National.
Saône et Loire. From the Petit Atlas National.
Sarthe. From the Petit Atlas National.
Seine. From the Petit Atlas National.
Seine-Inférieure From the Petit Atlas National.
Seine et Marne. From the Petit Atlas National.
Seine et Oise. From the Petit Atlas National.
Deux Sèvres. From the Petit Atlas National.
Somme. From the Petit Atlas National.
Tarn. From the Petit Atlas National.
Tarn et Garonne. From the Petit Atlas National.
Var. From the Petit Atlas National.
Vaucluse. From the Petit Atlas National.
Vandée. From the Petit Atlas National.
Vienne. From the Petit Atlas National.
Haute Vienne. From the Petit Atlas National.
Vosges. From the Petit Atlas National.
Yonne. From the Petit Atlas National.
Planisphère indiquant les Possessions Françaises dans les diverse Parties du Monde.
Alger. From the Petit Atlas National.
Senegambie ou Senegal. From the Petit Atlas National.
Ile Bourbon. From the Petit Atlas National.
La Martinique. From the Petit Atlas National.
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La Guadeloupe et ses Dependances. From the Petit Atlas National.
Guyane. From the Petit Atlas National.
Iles St. Pierre et Miquelon. From the Petit Atlas National.
France. Nouvelle Carte Physique, Routiere, et Administrative. N. p., undated
Map of a part of Louisiana and Mississippi, illustrating the Operations of the
U. S. Forces in the Department of the Gulf. Compiled at the U. S. Coast Survey Office, 1863.
(Washington, 1863). BM73215 (12).
Carte de la Coste de la Louisiane depuis le Mississipi Jusqua St. Marc d‘Apalache, Dressée sur les
Manuscrits du Depost des Plans de la Marine Par M. B. Ingr. Du Boy et de la Marine 1743. (Paris,
1743). BM 73210 (7).
A Compleat Map of the West Indies, Containing the Coasts of Florida, Louisiana, New Spain, and
Terra Firma: with all the Islands, by Samuel Dunn, Mathematician. London: Printed for Robt. Sayer,
No. 53 in Fleet Street, as the Act directs. 20 January 1774. BM 79455 (27).
The Western Coast of Louisiana and the Coast of New Leon. By Thos. Jeffreys Geographer to His
Majesty. (London, 1794). BM 73215 (14).
Breton Sound to Derniere Island, including the Delta of the Mississippi, from the United States Coast
Survey 1853-64. (1878). BM Sec. 8 1638.
Breton Sound to Derniere Island . . . Soundings in Fathoms (London: 1878).
Coasts of Louisiana & Texas from the Mississippi River to Boquillas Cerradas, chiefly from the United
States Coast Survey, With corrections to 1938. Soundings in Fathoms. (London, 1923. BM Sec. 16.
1639.
Territorial Growth of the United States. (Washington, 1900). BM Maps 198.e.74.
The Louisiana Purchase and our Title West of the Rocky Mountains, with a Review of Annexation by
the United States, by Binger Hermann (Washington, 1900). BM Maps 198.e.74. [87 pages, including
maps and portraits of relevant historical figures]
Florida, Called by ye French Louisiana &c. By H. Moll Geographer. (London, 1700). BM K 122 (79)
―A Map of the British and French Settlements in North America . . . T. Minton, Newgate Street.‖
(London?, 1776). BM 69917 (5)
―A Map of the Province of West Florida. By Thos. Mitchin Senr. Published by R. Baldwin at the
Rose Pater Moster Row.‖ (London, 1760). BM 72460 (2)
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―An Accurate Map of the State of Alabama and West Florida: Carefully compiled from the original
Surveys of the General Government; designed to exhibit at one view each Section and Fractional
Section, so that each person can point to the tract on which he lives: by John LaTourette. Mobile,
Ala.‖ (1837) BM 71630 (3)
―Carte du Mexique et de la Floride des Terres Angloises et des Isles Antilles du Cours et de Enirons de
la Riviere de Mississipi. Dressée sur un grand nombre de memoires principalemt. sur ceux de Mrs.
d‘Iberville et le Sueur Par Guillaume Del‘Isle Geographe . . . A Paris Chez l‘Auteur sur le Quai de
l‘Horloge . . . 1703.‖ (Paris, 1703). BM K118.33.
―Carte du Mexique et de la Floride des Terres Angloises et des Isles Antilles . . . Par Guillaume De
l‘Isle . . . A Amsterdam . . . 1722.‖ (Amsterdam, 1722). BM K118.34
―A New and General Map of the Southern Dominions Belonging to The United States of America, viz
North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia: with the Bordering Indian Countries, and the Spanish
Possessions of Louisiana and Florida.. London. Published by Laurie & Whittle, No. 53, Fleet Street
1794.‖ (London, 1794). BM Maps 31.e.18.
―A Draught of West Florida from Cape St. Blaze to the River Iberville with Part of the River
Mississippi. To John Ellis Esq. F. R. S. King‘s Agent for the Province of West Florida. This Draught
is Humbly Inscribed by his Most obliged & obedient humble Servt. James Cook.‖ (London, 1756).
BM 72568 (4)
―Map of the Territory of Florida. From its Northern boundary to Lat:27°, 30‘ N, Connected with the
Delta of the Mississippi . . . Drawn and compiled by W. H. Swift.‖ (Washington, 1830). BM 73460
(4).
―A General Chart of the West Indies and Gulf of Mexico, describing the Gulf and Windward Passages,
Coasts of Florida, Louisiana, and Mexico, Bay of Honduras and Musquito Shore; likewise the Coast of
the Spanish Main to the Mouths of the Crinoco. Drawn chiefly from the Surveys of Mr. Anthy. De
Mayne, R. N.‖ (London, 1824). BM Sec. 8 (392)
―Seno Mejicano. Carta de la Costa Occidental de la Florida y Parte de la Isla de Cuba segun los
trabajos mas modernos macionales y estrangeros. Direccion de Midrografia. Madrid, 1862‖ (Madrid,
1862). BM D.deH. Sec. 9 (472)
―Map of the Straits of Florida and Gulf of Mexico To accompany a report from the Treasury
Department by Israel D. Andrews . . .‖ (New York, 1852). BM 79440 (7)
―Carte d‘un tres grand Pais Nouvellement decourvert dans l‘Amérique Septentrionale entre le Nouveau
Mexique et la Mer Glaciale avec le Cours du Grand Fleuve Mechasipi Dediée à Guilliaume IIIe Roy de
la Grand Brettagne Par le R. P. Louis de Hennepin . . . Chez A. v. Someren. A Amsterdam.‖
(Amsterdam, 1690) BM 69917 (2)
―A Map of ye Mouth of Mississipi and Mobile Rivres &c.‖ (London, 1710). PM 69940 (1)
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―La Riviere de Mississipi, et ses environs, dans l‘Amérique Septentrionale. Mis au jour par M. de Fer,
Geographe de sa Majesté Catolique 1715.‖ (Paris, 1715) BM 71575 (1)
U. S. Coast Surey. ―South West Pass of the Mississippi River. Reconnaissance by F. H. Gerdes
Assistant in May 1862.‖ (N.p., 1862) BM USCS (507)
―Coast Chart No. 94. Mississippi River from the Passes to Grand Prairie Louisiana . . . 1901.‖
(Washington, 1901) BM USCS (194) Ch. 194.
―Passes of the Mississippi, Louisiana, 1867.‖ (N.p., 1885) BM USCS (194) Ch. 95
―Coast Chart No. 194. Mississippi River from the Passes to Grand Prairie, Louisiana . . . 1901.‖
(Washington, 1901) BM USCS (194)
Ch. 194
―Coast Chart No. 95. Mississippi River from Grand Prairie to New Orleans, Louisiana, 1884.‖
(Washington, 1884) BM USCS (195) Ch. 95
―Carte des embouchures du Mississipi Sur les Manuscrits du Depot des Cartes et Plans de la Marine,
Par N. B. Ingr. De la Marine, 1742.‖ (Paris, 1742) BM 71575 (2)
―Carte de la Louisiane, Cours du Mississipi et Pais Viosins, Dediee a M. le Comte de Maurepas,
Ministre et Secretaire d‘Etat Commander des Ordres du Roy. Par M. Bellin Ingenieur de la Marine,
1744.‖ (Paris, 1744) BM 73210 (8)
―A New Map of the River Mississipi from the Sea to Bayagoulas.‖ (London, 1760). BM 71575 (3)
―Delta of the Mississippi. Surveyed at the Suggestion of the Special Board of Engineers, appointed to
Devise a Plan for Improving the Entrance of the Mississippi River: Compiled in the Bureau of
Topographical Engineers, from the Original Survey of A. Talcott, by Th. J. Lee, 1st Lieut. . . .‖
(Washington, 1852) BM 71575 (5)
―U. S. Coast Survey. Reconnaissance of the Passes of the Delta of the Mississippi, Louisiana, showing
the changes since 1839 . . . Published in 1852.‖ (Washington, 1861) BM USCS (506)
―U. S. Miss. Delta Survey. Map the Alluvial Region of the Mississippi. War Dept. 1861.‖
(Washington, 1861) BM 73550 (2)
―Lloyd‘s New Map of the Mississippi River from Cairo to its Mouth.‖ (New York, 1862). BM 69940
(3)
―Partie meridionale de la Riviere de Mississipi, et ses environs, dans l‘Amérique Septentrionale, Mis
au jour par N. de Fer, Geographe de sa Majesté Catolique 1718.‖ (Paris, 1718) BM 71575 (4)
―Le Cours du Missisipi, ou de St. Louis, Fameuse Riviere d l‘Amerique Septenrionale aux Environs de
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la puell se trouve le Pais appelle Louisiane, Bressee sur les Pelations et Memoires du Pere Mannepin et
de Mrs. de la Salle, Tonti, Laontan, Ioustel, des Hayes, Joliet, et le Maire &c. Par M. de Fer . . . A
Paris . . . 1718.‖ (Paris, 1718). BM 71575 (9)
―A Draught of the River Missisippi, from the Balaise up to Frot Chartres. To the Right Honourable
Lord Adam Gordon . . . Edwd. Mease.‖ (London, 1760) BM 71575 (10) 3 sheets
―Mississippi River from Iberville to Yazous.‖ (London, 1779—B.M. date 1781) BM Maps 184 A.d.
―A Chart of the Mexican Sea, or Gulf of Mexico: Constructed, by John Purdy, from the latest Surveys
of the Deposito Hydrografica of Madrid, Combined with those of British & American Surveyors: and
In acknowledgement of his liberal Communications, Respectfully dedicated to John MacKellar, Esqr.‖
(London, 1823) BM 79435 (10)
―Lloyd‘s Map of the Lower Mississippi River from St. Louis to the Gulf of Mexico . . .‖ (New York,
1862) BM 71575 (6)
―Bacon‘s Panorama of the Mississippi Valley and its Fortifications.‖ (London, 1863) BM 71575 (7)
―Map showing Crevasses and Devastation by Overflow, of the Mississippi River in Arkansas,
Louisiana, and Mississippi, from Notes Compiled and Furnished by T. S. Hardee, Civil Engineer.
1874.‖ (Washington, 1874) BM 73545 (8)
―Gulf of Mexico – Louisiana, Breton Sound to Derniere Island, including the Delta of the Mississippi
from the United States Coast Survey 1853-1884.‖ (London, 1878) BM Sec. 8 (1638)
―Louisiana and Mississippi, by H. S. Tanner.‖ (N.p., 1820) BM 73210 (12)
―Map of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, Constructed from the Latest Authorities.‖ (N.p., 1829)
BM 73210 (14)
―Map Plan and Profiles annexed to the Report on a Canal Destined to Connect the Mississippi with
Lake Pontchartrain, March 1st, 1827.‖ (New Orleans?, 1827) BM 73218 (1)
A Map of the State of Louisiana with Part of the Mississippi Territory, from actual Sruvey by Wm.
Darby.‖ (Washington, 1816) BM 73210 (20)
―Grondrla kte van Nieuw Orleans, de Hoofdstad van Louisiana. De Uitloup van de Rivier Missisippi.
De Oostelyke ingang van de Missisippi, met een Plan van het For, ‗t welk het Kanaal Beheerscht.‖
(N.p., possibly Amsterdam, 1760). BM 73250 (1)
―Attack on the American Lines near New Orleans, Dec. 1814 and Jan. 1815.‖ (London, 1815). BM
Maps 149.e.31 (36)
―New Orleans General Guide & Land Intelligence.‖ (New Orleans, 1841) BM 73250 (3)
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―The Inundated District of the City of New Orleans. Map of the City of New Orleans and Part of he
City of Lafayette. Engraved for the New York Tribune from a Map in the New Orleans Delta.‖ (New
York, 1848) BM 73250 (4)
―Plan of the City and environs of New Orleans, Prepared under the Direction of G. W. R. Bayley, city
Surveyor. Published by Duncan & Co. Expressly for the Business Directory, for 1865.‖ (New
Orleans, 1865) BM 73250 (5)
―Map of the City of New Orleans prepared expressly for Jewell‘s Crescent City Illustrated.‖ (New
Orleans, 1870) BM 73250 (6)
―Plan of the City and Environs of New Orleans, Taken from actual Survey, by B. Baton, Geog. &
Engr. 1816.‖ (New Orleans, 1816) BM 73250 (2)
―Carte des Isles de l‘Amerique et de Plusieurs Pays de Terre ferme situes au devant de ces Isles &
autour du Golfe de Msxique . . . Par le Sr. d‘Anville, Geographe Ordre du Roi, mars 3 1732.‖ (Paris,
1732) BM 79455 (22)
―Voxende Kaart over de Westindiske Farvande indbefattende de Antilliske og Bahamiske Oer, med
Kysten af Tierra Firma af Honduras og Mexico Bugt samt Ostkysten af Ost Florida.‖ (Copenhagen,
1819). BM Maps 146.e.3 (22)
Untitled map of the Gulf of Mexico, with fathom soundings. British or American, 1824. BM Sec. 8
(392)
Untitled map of the Gulf of Mexico, with fathom soundings. British or American, 1864. BM 79458
(17)
―Carte des Isles Antilles et du Golfe u Mexique; avec la Majeure partie de la Nouvelle Espagne. Par
M. Bonne, Ingenieur Hydrographe de la Marine. Aoust 1780.‖ (Paris, 1780 – B.M. date 1782) BM
79455 (29)
―The West Indies, including Part of Virginia, North Carolina, East Florida, South Carolina, West
Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and the Gulf of Mexico, with Part of the Coast of South America: From
the Bay of Honduras, tho the Mouth of the River Oronoko, From the Latest and Best Authorities and
Actual Observations.‖ (London, 1783)
―Chart of the West Indies and Spanish Dominions in North America. By A. Arrowsmith. 1803.‖
(London, 1803) BM K.123.152
―Roche Fort, Ville, dont le Port et l‘Arcenal . . .‖ (Paris, 1720) BM 14754 (6)
―A Plan of Rochefort, Drawn by a French Engineer in 1751. Published by T. Jefferys, Charing Cross.
Novr. 22 1757.‖ (London, 1757)
―la Generalite de La Rochelle Comprenant le Pays d‘Aunis, la Saintonge, &c. Divisee en cinq elections
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. . . Par . . . I. B. Nolin, Geographe ordinaire du Roy. A Paris . . .‖ (Paris, 1705) BM 14715 (2)
―La Generalite de La Rochelle . . .‖ SAME AS ABOVE BM K.57.16
―A Plan of Rochelle, Drawn by a French Engineer in 1751.‖ Published by T. Jefferys, Charing Cross.
Novr. 22 1757.‖ (London, 1757)
―Les Environs de La Rochelle et de l‘Isle de Re. Par N. de Fer . . . A Paris, Chex l‘Auteur dans l‘Isle
du Palais a la sphere Royale 1715.‖ (Paris, 1715) BM 14754 (1)
―A Plan of the City and the harbours of L‘Orient and Port Louis, Drawn by the King‘s Engineer. Sold
by John Rocque Chorographer to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales near Round Court in ye
Strand.‖ (London, 1750) BM 15429 (2)
―Port Louis: Plemur Lorient.‖ (N.p., 1780) BM 15380 (1)
―A Plan of the city, Port, & Fortifications of Brest and Recouvrance, with their Environs. Taken by the
King‘s Engineer.‖ (London, 1757) BM 141.al. (13)
―A Plan of the City and Harour of Brest, with the Fortifications. Published by T. Jefferys.‖ (London,
1757) BM 15390 (3)
―A Draught of the Foad and Harbor of Brest with the adjacent Coast.‖ (London, 1757) BM 15390 (3)
―A Plan of Cherburg.‖ (N.p., 1770) BM 17395 (7)
―Plan du Port et de la baye de Cherbourg sur les Cotes de Normandie dans le Cotentin, Par Monsieur
Le Sage Ingenieur Mechanicien. A Paris.‖ (Paris, undated –18th Century) BM Maps 13.d.7
―Carte Particuliere des environs de St. Malo et des Entries de la Riviere de Dinan.‖ 9Paris, 1690) BM
Maps 13.d.7
―St. Malo, Ville de la Haute Bretagne . . . A Paris, Chez le Sr. de Fer.‖ (B. M. – Amsterdam, 1720)
BM Maps 26.d.1
―Campagnes de Neubourg, de St. Andre, d‘Alencon et de Caen . . . Par N. de Fer . . . 1718.‖ (Paris?,
1718) BM 17345 (24)
―Carte de l‘Evesche de Nantes, Dediee a Monseigneur l‘Illustrissime et Reverendissime Messire Gilles
de Beauvau, Evesque de Nantes. Par . . . G. de Lambilly.‖ (Paris, 1706) BM 17345 (24)
―Carte de l‘Evesche de Nantes, Dedie a Monseigneur le Duc de Bourgogne, Par . . . H. Iailllot.‖
(Amsterdam, 1720) BM 15363 (1)
Untitled map of a section of the Loire River, France. (Paris, 1789) BM K. 60.23
―Bordeaux est un Ville tres Considerable . . . A Paris &c.‖ (B. M. – Amsterdam, 1715) BM 15970 (4)
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Panoramic view of Bordeaux. (1730) BM 15970 (1)
―Plan geometral de la Ville de Bordeaux, Et de Parties de ses Faubourgs . . . Par les Srs. Santin et
Mirail Geographes, en 1754. Grave a Paris, Par J. Iaitre en 1755.‖ (Paris, 1755) BM 15970 (5)
―Plan de la ville de Bordeaux avec ses environs. Grave a Paris par R. Chalmandrier. 1773‖ (Paris,
1780) BM 15970 (7)
―The City and Harbour of Cadiz, By an Officer of the Fleet 1695.‖ (London, 1702) BM 18395 (1)
―A Plan of the City of Cadis and the Environs, with the Harbour, Bay, and Boundings at Low Water,
also a Particular Plan of the Town and Fortifications, from the collection of Capt. Clark and Improved
by the late john Rocque, Topographer to his Majesty. 1762.‖ (London, 1762) BM K 72 (11)
―Cadiz By Hoffman, Geogr.‖ (London, 1810) BM 18395 (10)
―A Mapp of the Bay and Towne of Cadiz, with all it‘s Fortifications as it was ye 15th of August 1702,
at the time of St. George Rooke‘s coming befor it.‖ (London, 1703) BM 18395 (2)
―Cadis, son Port, sa Rade, et ses environs. Par N. De Fer, Geographe de sa Majeste Catholique et de
Monseigneur le Dauphin. A Paris . . . 1702.‖ (Paris, 1705) BM 18935 (2)
―Plano del Puerto de Cadiz Levantado por el Brigadier de la Real Armada, Don Vincente Tofino de
San Miguel . . . Ano MDCCLXXXIX.‖ (Madrid, 1789) BM 18395 (8)
An untitled group of maps of the Iberian Peninsula. (London, 1795) BM Maps 151.f.1 (2)
―Gibralter, Avec les nouveaux ourvages, faits depuis le dernier Siege: Les Lignes Espagnoles Leve
nouvellement sur les Lieux. A Paris, Chez le Sr. le Rouge . . . 1756.‖ ON THE SAME SHEET: ―Plan
du Port et Ville de Mahon, du Fort St. Philippe et ses Fortifications.‖ (Paris, 1756) BM K.72.381
―Plan of the Peninsula and part of the Isthmus of Gibraltar. Inscribed to John Putland Esqr. By his
most humble servant Jno. Rocque. 1758.‖ (London, 1758) BM 18386 (5)
―A Plan of the town, and Fortifications of Gibraltar, with the new Works made (since the last Siege) . .
. London. Published 1st Jany. 1780, by Robert Wilkinson, at No. 58 in Cornhill.‖ (London, 1780)
BM 18425.17
―The West View of Gibraltar from the Bay. To His Royal Highness William Duke of Comberland.
These four Perspective Views of Gibraltar . . .are most humbly Inscribed by . . . James Mace . . .
Publish‘d . . . Januy. 1, 1750.‖ (London, 1750) BM K.72.48 (e-h)
―The North View of Gibraltar from the Isthmus towards Spain . . . J. Mace Delint.‖ (London, 1750)
BM LXXII/48-g.
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The South View of Gibraltar from the Streights near Apes-Hill in Barbary . . . J. Mace Delint.‖
(London, 1750) BM LXXII/48-h.
―Nueva vista de Gibraltar, levantada sobre los mas exactos Planos, y modernos documentos del ano de
1782. Barte. Vazgz. La Grabo. M 1782.‖ (Madrid, 1782) BM 18425 (18)
―Plan de la Ville et Port de Barcelone Du For de Mont Jouy Et l‘Etat ou ils Etoient en 1697 Par
Michelot et Bremond. Avec Pri. Du Roy. 1727.‖ (Paris?, 1727) BM 18925 (6)
―Plan of the City of Barcelona. For Mr. Tendal‘s Continuation of Mr. Rapin‘s History of England.‖
(London, 1789) BM 18925 (8)
―Ville Port et Rade de Barcelone.‖ (Paris, 1790) BM Maps 147.e.6
―Plano Topografico de Barcelona, dedicado al Exmo. Senor Duque del Infantado Por D. Juan Lopez,
de varias Academias y sociedades. Ano de 1807.‖ (Madrid, 1807) BM 18925 (11)
―The Port of Barcelona, by Michelot.‖ (London, 1790) BM Maps 148.e.5. (2)
―Plan of the Bay of Barcelona on the Coast of Terra Firma.‖ (London?, 1897) BM Maps 146.C.4 (34)
―Plano de las Rias de Ferrol, Coruna, y Betanzos; levantado por el Brigadier de la Real Armada D.
Vincente Tofino de S. Miguel. Ano de 1787.‖ (Madrid?, 1787) BM D.De.H Sec 2 (12)
―Plan of the Inlets of Ferrol, Coruna, y Betanzos; levantado por el Brigadier de la Real Armada D.
Vincente tofino de S. Miguel. Ano de 1787.‖ (Madrid?, 1787) BM D.De.H. Sec 2 (12)
―A New and Accurate Chart of the Coasts of Spain and Portugal, from Cape de lata in the Bay of
Biscay to Malaga in the Mediterranean Including ye Harbs, Lisbon, Setuval, Cadiz Palos, Seville,
Vivero, Douro, River also Ferol, vigo, Maranda, River, Pontevedra, Coruna, Gibraltar, &c. London.
Printed for D. Steel . . . Octr. 28, 1795.‖ (London, 1795) BM Maps 151 f.1 (27)
―A Map of the coast of France from Rochelle & Rochfort with the Island of Ree Cleron & Aix.‖
Undated, n. p. (BM date 1860) BM 14351 (4)
―Cape Finisterre to Vigo Bay. By Bon E. F. Florez . . . 1835.‖ (London, 1846) BM Sec 4 (756)
―Position of the British Troops Repelling the Attack of the Enemy on the 16 Janry. 1809.‖ [Battle of
Coruna] (London, 1809) BM Maps 149.e.31
―Sketch of the Action near the Hill of Barrosa on the 5th of March 1811, Drawn on the Spot by Ensign
Harriet. Map of the Country round Cadiz, comprehending St. Lucar de Barrameda, Xerez, Medina,
Conit, Chidana &c.
―Attack on the American Lines near New Orleans, Dec. 1814 and Jan. 1815.‖ (London, 1815) BM
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Maps of New Mexico and Florida (London, 1700) BM Maps 15.b.5
―Florida, Called by ye French Louisiana &c. By H. Moll Geographer.‖ (London, 1710) BM K.122.79
―Carte de la Louisiane. Par le Sr. d‘Anville. Dressee en Mai 1732. Publiee en 1752.‖ (1732) BM
K.CXXII.88
―Plan of the Bay and Island of Mobile.‖ undated, probably 18th cent. BM CXXII/93
―Plan of Mobile. Survey‘d by F. Fitman.‖ Manuscript, undated, probably 18th century. BM
CXXII/94-1
―Plan of the Harbour and Settlement of Pensacola. T. Jefferys Sculp.‖ N.P., undated probably 18th
century. BM CXXII/95
―Carte dessinee du Cours du Fleuve Mississippi ou de St. Louis depuis les Natches jusqu‘a son
embouchure: levee en 1731 par le Sr. Gonichon. 7 feuilles.‖ MAP IS NOT ON FILM BM CXXII/91
Untitled map of fort and harbor at Toulon. BM date 1707. BM 17775(3)
―La Ville et Havre de Toulon avec ses Forts. A Amsterdam chez Nicolas Visscher.‖ (Amsterdam,
1710) BM 17775(1)
―A Plan of the Harbour and Town of Toulon and Places Adjacent.‖ N.p., 1756. BM K. 70.3.7.1.
―A Plan of the Bay and Roads of Toulon, Surveyed by Michelot & Bremond & Engraved by T.
Mitchin.‖ (London, 1770) BM 17778 (1)
―Plan of the River Viguo, and Port de Rande. Situated in the North part of Spain, in the Kingdon of
Gallice . . . Publish‘d . . . June 14, 1773, By Captn. Speer, London.‖ (London, 1773) BM V.35
Unidentified manuscript map, French, undated BM K.69.24
―Plan de la Vill d‘Abbeville, fait en Lanee 1696.‖ Manuscript map, French. BM LXIX/25
Manuscript map of Abbeville, undated BM LXIX/26
―A plan of the Fort at Pensacola.‖ Manuscript map, undated BM M 12296
―Plan of the proposed New Town. Also the proposed Cut from the Mississippi, to the Iberville.‖
(1770) BM M.122.90
―Plan of the Three Forts, Ferrol, Betanse, and Corogne . . . Thos. Bowen sculpt. 1773.‖ (London,
1773) BM V.31
―Carte Hydrographique de la Baye de Cadix Dressee au Depost des Cartes et Plans de la Marine . . .
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Par le S. Bellin, Ingenieur de la Marine . . . 1762.‖ (Paris, 1762) BM V.41
―Plan of Cadiz Bay from Point de Rotte to Fort St. Louis, lately corrected and copied from an Original
at the Royal Academy of Navigation at Cadiz . . . Publish‘d . . . June 14, 1773. By Captn. [John Smith]
Speer, London.‖ (London, 1773) BM V.42
―A New and Correct Chart of the Road and Harbour of Brest, Survey‘d by order of Count Xirepas . . .
Sold by W. & I. Mount and T. & T. Page.‖ (London, 1773) BM V.42
―To His Royal Highness, Henry Frederick, Duke of Cumberland, This Chart of the Coast of Portugal &
Spain, (from Cape St. Vincent‘s to Gibraltar) is Inscrib‘d . . . Joseph Smith Speer.‖ (London, 1773)
BM V.37
―An Accurate Chart of the Coast of West Florida, and the Coast of Louisiana; from Sawaney River on
the West Coast of East Florida . . . by W. Faden . . . Charing Cross, Feby. 4th, 1803.‖ (London, 1803)
BM VII/30
Manuscript map of New Orleans area, probably 18th century. BM K.TOP. 122/98
―Florida, Called by ye French Louisiana &c. By H. Moll.‖ BM CXXII/79
Cartouche map of New Orleans, from La Tourette‘s map of Louisiana. BM STL/1853
―Panorama of the Seat of War. Birds Eye View of Louisiana, Mississippi . . .‖ (1861) BM 71495 (47)
―The Louisiana State University Topographical Map of Louisiana . . . by S. H. Lockett.‖ (New York,
1873) BM Maps 12.9.38
―The Peninsula and Gulf of Florida or Channel of Bahama with the Bahama Islands. By Thos.
Jeffereys.‖ (London, 1775) BM 1 TAB 44
―The Coast of West Florida and Louisiana. By Thos Jefferys.‖ (London, 1775) BM 1 TAB 44
―Plan of New Orleans, the Capital of Louisiana; with the Disposition of its Quarters and Canal as they
have been traced by Mr. de la Tour in the Year 1720.‖ (London, 1759) BM 1 TAB 44 (47)
―Course of the River Mississipi, from the Balise to Fort Chartres; Taken on and Expedition to the
Illinois, in the latter end of the Year 1765. By Lieut. Ross of the 34th Regiment . . . London. Printed
for Robt. Sayer . . . 1 June 1775.‖ (London, 1775) BM 1 TAB 44
―Colton‘s Map of the States and Territories West of the Mississipi River to the Pacific Ocean showing
the Overland Routes, Projected Railroad Lines &c. Published by J. W. Colton . . . New York, 1864.‖
(New York, 1864) BM 71495 (87)
―Colton‘s Map of the United States of America, the British Provinces, Mexico, and the West Indies . . .
New York, 1874.‖ (New York, 1874) BM Maps 197 a 89
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INDEX TERMS
Caribbean Area--Maps.
Europe--Maps.
Florida--Maps.
France--Colonies--America--Maps.
France--Maps.
Gulf Coast (U.S.)--Maps.
Louisiana--Maps.
Mexico, Gulf of--Maps.
Mississippi River--Maps.
New Orleans (La.)--Maps.
North America--Maps.
Southern States--Maps.
Spain--Maps.
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CONTAINER LIST
Stack
Location
Reel
Contents
Mss.MF:B
1
British Museum Map Collection (1683-1874, undated)
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