From a detailed portrayal of pre-Columbian American Indian settlements up to the Civil War. first-ever comprehensive look at the land on the eve of the arrival of Europeans, with hundreds of nations and thousands of towns original 13 American States, circa 1776–actual territory under jurisdiction exploration and expansion routes key forts, decisive battles and important cities United States expansion, such as the Louisiana Purchase and Mexican secession 65"x 52", tear resistant, markable synthetic paper, mounted on a steel spring roller with backboard. Inset of a world map shows the African slave trade and global exploration routes. Above and below the map, an extensive and detailed timeline shows key events from 1500 to present. This is the only in-depth early American history map available.