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Plan De La Baie De Monterey Situee Dans La Californie Septentrionale, 1797
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Drawn during La Pérouse’s short but impactful 9-day visit in September 1786, this map represents a pivotal moment in California’s colonial history. It combines military, navigational, and ethnographic interest offering insight into how European explorers viewed the North American west coast decades before it became part of the United States. Step back into 18th-century California with this remarkable historic map of Monterey Bay, created by French explorer Jean-François de Galaup, count of La Pérouse, during his legendary 1785–1788 global expedition. La Pérouse’s expedition aimed to complete the work of Captain James Cook by exploring uncharted territories in the Pacific and along the North American west coast. In September 1786, La Pérouse and his crew spent nine days in Monterey Bay, conducting surveys and observations. This map is based on his firsthand data, making it a valuable historical document.Originally published in 1797 as part of the Atlas du Voyage de La Pérouse. This map is one of the earliest and most detailed European depictions of the California coast which beautifully captures the rugged Monterey coastline from Point Pinos (Carmel Area) to Santa Cruz. Early Spanish colonial landmarks including the Presidio of Monterey and Mission San Carlos Borromeo (Mission Carmel), coastal sand dunes (Dunes de Sable), safe anchorages, and inland mountain ranges.
Medium: Hand-colored copper engraving
Map Maker: Jean-François de Galaup
Original Production Year: 1797
Coloring: Hand Color
Year: 1797
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