Important map of Baja California and today’s Arizona c1765. By Tirion
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AMONG THE BEST AND OLDEST DETAILED MAPS OBTAINABLE OF THE REGION. Baja California and what would be today’s Arizona and southern part of the state of California. c1765. By Issac Tirion Amsterdam. Published in ‘Hedenduagsche Historie of Tegenwooridige Staat van America’. Hand colored copper plate engraved. Approximately 14 x 13”. Excellent condition. Shows the expedition of the jesuits. Including the exploration of the famous Father Kino the man who ‘reattached’ California to the mainland after its misrepresentation as an island. Arizona region is well represented with its Gila River, the massive and important native American settlement of Casa Grande, mislabel as a mission. Mission such as San Xavier de Bac is shown. The Phoenix and Tucson areas are on the map (well before the naming off course). The jesuits would be expelled in 1768 adds to the importance of the map. In California, the maps extend as far north as the Santa Barbara area (point Conception) and pacific coast settlements like San Diego Cabo San Luca, and Catalina island. Other islands on either side of the peninsula are shown oversized. Fortifications San Jose de Cabo and Loretto. Authenticity Guaranteed.
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Important map of Baja California and today’s Arizona c1765. By Tirion
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