A Map of the Most Inhabited Part of New England containing the Provinces of Massachusetts Bay and New Hampshire with the Colonies of Conecticut and Rhode Island. This large-scale and beautifully colored map was published in two sections in November, 1774 by Thomas Jefferys, "Geographer to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales".

Its detail and accuracy made it the standard reference during and after the Revolution. In addition to fine topographic markings, this fascinating map is well annotated; its pictorial representation of New Hampshire's "White Hills" is accompanied by this note: "The White Hills are a great Land Mark to Seamen and may be seen many Leagues off at Sea like a bright Cloud above the Horizon."

A Plan of Boston and a Chart of Boston Harbor appear as detailed insets. The Boston detail names Beacon, Newberry and dozens of still familiar streets; and, depicts the Powder House and Liberty Tree in the Common. A colorful cartouche shows an Indian conversing with Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock. The map contains many family names indicating ownership of real estate throughout the region.

About Thomas Jefferys

Jefferys was the leading British chart and mapmaker of the pre-Revolutionary era and the "Geographer to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales". His American Atlas was published posthumously by Robert Sayer from 1774 to 1782. Sayer and his partner, John Bennett, took over Jefferys' business after his death in 1771.