Exploration of Eastern and Central North America, 1524 to 1912

Contained within the 4th Edition (1974) of the Atlas of Canada is a set of two maps. The first map shows exploration routes of British, French and Spanish explorers of eastern and central North America between 1524 and 1912. The second map shows exploration routes of British, Danish and French explorers of Hudson Bay and the western interior between 1610 and 1904.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 21:47 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 21:47 (UTC)
contact_email geoinfo@nrcan.gc.ca
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open_canada_date_published 1971-01-11 00:00:00
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title_fr Exploration de l’est et du centre de l’Amérique du Nord, 1524 à 1912
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