Alaska and the Northwest Part of North America 1588-1898 : Maps in the Library of Congress

Alaska and the Northwest Part of North America 1588-1898: Maps in the Library of Congress by Library of Congress. Map Division is a comprehensive collection of maps and charts focusing on the North American west coast particularly Alaska and its surrounding regions. The book showcases detailed surveys and compilations by various captains and officers offering insights into the cartographic representation of territories like Vancouver Island British Columbia and the Arctic regions. It provides valuable information on boundaries coastlines indigenous dialects and proposed communication routes highlighting the efforts of explorers and surveyors in accurately mapping the region during the 16th to 19th centuries.