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Before the White House - Photo 2

Before the White House - Photo 2

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Library of Congress

Before the White House - Photo 2

This map, attributed to Captain John Smith, was one of the first maps to depict the Chesapeake Bay. The map also depicts the locations and names of the indigenous peoples living in the area. Originally published in 1612, the map is one of the most significant maps depicting colonial Virginia.

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