Starting in 1607, Captain John Smith set about exploring and describing the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. This map, published in 1612, would become the primary cartographic resource on the region for nearly seven decades. Black crosses mark the locations where Smith's navigation was halted. In order to account for the terrain beyond, Smith relied on descriptions and accounts of the native Powhatan.Starting in 1607, Captain John Smith set about exploring and describing the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. This map, published in 1612, would become the primary cartographic resource on the region for nearly seven decades. Black crosses mark the locations where Smith's navigation was halted. In order to account for the terrain beyond, Smith relied on descriptions and accounts of the native Powhatan.
Starting in 1607, Captain John Smith set about exploring and describing the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. This map, published in 1612, would become the primary cartographic resource on the region for nearly seven decades. Black crosses mark the locations where Smith's navigation was halted. In order to account for the terrain beyond, Smith relied on descriptions and accounts of the native Powhatan.