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Title
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A Plan of West Florida, the Isle of Orleans, and some parts of the Spanish dominions to the westward of the Mississipi
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Date
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1763
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Bibliographic Citation
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Anonymous. 1763. A Plan of West Florida, the Isle of Orleans, and some parts of the Spanish dominions to the westward of the Mississipi. Map. Library of Congress. https://lccn.loc.gov/74692219, accessed August 29, 2024.
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annotates
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• The map provides a detailed depiction of British “West Florida,” the Isle of Orleans (which includes New Orleans), and adjacent Spanish territories to the west of the Mississippi River.
• Map highlights key geographic features such as rivers, coastlines, and settlements, emphasizing the strategic importance of the region.
• The map likely served as a tool for British and Spanish officials to navigate a newly defined boundary and to administer their respective territories effectively. West Florida, a newly created British colony, is prominently featured, reflecting its significance as a buffer zone between British and Spanish holdings. The Isle of Orleans, containing New Orleans, is shown as a critical area for controlling access to the Mississippi River, a vital artery for trade and military movements in the region.
• Although Indigenous nations are depicted, they are minimized, either by a single location or single label.
