MAPS
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Map of Eastern United States, 1732
This was drawn by Jeffrey Ward for Colin Calloway’s book, The Indian World of George Washington: The First President, the First Americans, and the Birth of the Nation. It shows Eastern North America at the time of Washington’s birth.
Map of the Cherokee Nation, 1760
This map was drawn by Thomas Kitchin and shows the main Cherokee settlements at the time.
Draught of Cherokee Country, 1762
Topographical Map of the Central Cherokee Nation drawn in 1762 by Henry Timberlake.
The Battle of Horseshoe Bend, 1812
Battle of The Horse Shoe (often called Horseshoe Bend) showing how Jackson’s forces were arrayed against the Creek Indians. Cherokees were allies of Jackson in this battle.
Trail of Tears Routes, 1830's
Trail of Tears Water and Land Routes
Map of the Etowah River
Map of Cherokee Nation, 1830s
Map of Loyal Indians’ Retreat to Kansas, 1861
State of Sequoyah, 1871
Royce Cherokee Cessions Map, 1884