Carte de la Californie et des pays Nord Ouest sèpares de l'Asie par le detroit d'Anian

A striking map of California and Strait of Anian (now Bering Strait) from the famous encyclopedia by Diderot and d’Alembert. There are some recognizable place names and many mythical such as Nova Albion, Tontonteac, and Quivira the mythcal lost city of gold. The map shows two versions of the California coastline based on other 17th century maps. A very desirable map for California collectors.