Vero Beach, Orchid Island, and the Indian River Florida Paper Products:9.5" x 24" The map was described as

The map was described as the first topographical and hydrographical portrayal of the source of the Mississippi and the region of present day Minnesota from the western tip of Lake Superior to the Red River

The significance of this map perhaps lies in its detailed mapping of the Alaskan territory

as well as the vast unexplored regions

mapped much of what today is the east coast of the United States

white-sand beaches

Vero Beach, Orchid Island, and the Indian River Florida Paper Products:9.5" x 24" The map was described asThis island can be described as an environmentally sensitive area (ESA), needing special protection; on the Atlantic portion of the Island are the fragile coastal dunes, wildlife breeding grounds and waters suitable for recreation and the management of fish and wildlife. The island has extensive mangrove areas, aquatic preserves, marine grass beds and shellfish waters. It is also home to several endangered species, including the Florida West Indian