Virginia & Chesapeake Bay Map from Capt. John Smith By Willem Blaeu, 1618 College Important map done under the

Important map done under the direction of Capt

McQueen & sons

He was born in Augsburg and in 1697 left for Nuremberg

Prairie Coneflower / Mexican Hat

which suggests a peaceful

Virginia & Chesapeake Bay Map from Capt. John Smith By Willem Blaeu, 1618 College Important map done under theOriginal copper engraved rare map was derived from Capt. John Smith's map of 1612 was the first to accurately depict the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. The early settlement of Jamestown is noted and there are several other place names, both English and Native American. In the upper left corner is an engraving of the great Indian chief, Powhatan, seated on his throne and surrounded by his subjects. A Susquehanna chief is depicted on the right