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Boundaries of the United States and the several States

January 1, 1976

The original territory of the United States, as defined by the treaties of November 30, 1782, and September 3, 1783, with Great Britain, was bounded on the north by Canada, on the south by the Spanish Colonies of East and West Florida, on the east by the Atlantic Ocean, and on the west by the Mississippi River. It included the Thirteen Original Colonies and the areas claimed by them.

Publication Year 1976
Title Boundaries of the United States and the several States
DOI 10.3133/pp909
Authors F. K. Van Zandt
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Professional Paper
Series Number 909
Index ID pp909
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse