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.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1976 |
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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 |