1785 Hudson’s Bay’s Country Map by Peter Pond – Historic Exploration Chart, Fur Trade Routes, Vintage Canada Map, Early North America Map

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Hudson’s Bay’s Country by Peter Pond, 1785

This reproduction of the Hudson’s Bay’s Country Map from 1785, created by explorer and fur trader Peter Pond, highlights the vast and rugged terrain surrounding Hudson’s Bay. It showcases fur trade routes, rivers, lakes, and the wilderness that was crucial to North America’s fur trade. The map also provides details on the indigenous peoples and their territories, marking key areas like “Red Lake Indian Country” and “South Sea.”

This map is historically significant for its role in documenting early exploration and trade in northern Canada. It provides a rare glimpse into the landscape and strategic waterways of the Hudson’s Bay Company era, making it a perfect piece for history enthusiasts and collectors of early North American maps.

I personally digitally restore and clean up the original scanned image, adjusting colors, exposure, and fixing blemishes to produce a high-quality print. However, to maintain the vintage look and historical accuracy, I retain some imperfections.

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