Champlain's detailed map of 1613 was produced at a time when France was markedly intensifying its commercial interests as well as seeking the North West Passage to Asia. The map's utility as a navigational tool is explicit in the presence of a…
This particular map has been termed 'one of the most important maps of the region ever produced.' Its status is more remarkable given the decades-long dominance of the Dutch sea atlases, the quality of its production (over 12 years in preparation as…