Mapping a Nascent Nation (opens in new tab)

In just under 5 months, on July 4, 2026, Americans will celebrate the United States Semiquincentennial—America’s 250th anniversary. In this post, I will highlight a few maps in the Library map collections that celebrate and are significant to establishing the new nation to include British and French mapping, a George Washington survey, and a map of Philadelphia showing the State House where the Declaration of Independence was signed.