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Lewis Evans (1700–1756) was a Welsh-born American surveyor and cartographer who produced foundational maps of the British colonies in North America. He first published a map of Pennsylvania in 1749, followed by his most significant work, "A General Map of the Middle British Colonies in America," printed by Benjamin Franklin in 1755. This latter map provided crucial geographic detail of the Ohio Valley, making it an essential resource for British military strategy during the French and Indian War. Evans' cartographic work is noted for its reliance on direct observation and astronomical data.
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Who was Lewis Evans?
Lewis Evans was a Welsh-born American surveyor and cartographer who lived from 1700 to 1756. He made foundational maps of the British colonies in North America.
What did Lewis Evans publish in 1749?
He published a map of Pennsylvania in 1749. That work came before his larger map of the Middle British Colonies.
What is A General Map of the Middle British Colonies?
It was Lewis Evans's most significant cartographic work, covering the middle British colonies in North America. The map helped organize geographic knowledge of the colonial region.
Why is Lewis Evans important to American map history?
His maps documented British North America before the United States existed. His career combined field surveying with printed geographic reference works.
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