An interesting map of New Spain, in Latin, showing Louisiana demarcated from the Illinois country. On this map is shown knowledge of the Osage, the Missouri, and other tribes; the traditional French trading partners of the St. Louis region.
Bellin restated cartographically French borders before vast territories were ceded away and lost., From Prevost d'Exiles' "Histoire Generale des Voiages." Paris: Didot, 1757