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Fine Prints of Antique Maps, Old Maps, Historic Maps, Rare Maps
At Blue Monocle Maps we're dedicated to producing the highest quality prints of antique and old maps available anywhere. We have a large selection of maps from the 15th century through the early 20th century of all regions of the world, and our collection includes many rare and historic maps. We invite you to read more about us and about our prints.
John Smith's map was the most influential map of Virginia throughout the 17th century, and was the basis of numerous derivative maps of the region. The map is based on a three-month exploratory survey by boat in the summer of 1608 under the direction of Smith, and is the earliest published map of the entire Chesapeake region. It shows the location of Jamestown, as well as Native American villages along the bay. In the upper left is a vignette of the council of Chief Wahunsonacock (Powhatan) with the label "Powhatan Held this state and fashion when Capt. Smith was delivered to him, 1607". Includes inset text at bottom: "Discovered and Discribed by Captayn John Smith, 1606". Map oriented with... more |
Variously called "Bird's Eye View Maps", "Panoramic Maps" or "Perspective Maps", these maps of hundreds of US towns and cities were popular during the post-civil war era, and showed urban features from a height of 2000 to 3000 feet above the ground. In addition to depicting the layout of a town in great detail, the maps often included detailed drawings of commercial and government buildings, schools, churches, railway depots, hospitals and private residences. |
