This is an English version of Father Kino's important map that disproved the theory that California is an island. This was the first map to accurately depict the region, in particular the relative positions of the Colorado and Gila rivers and the correct location of the rivers, valleys and mountains of part of Sonora and Arizona. Kino's publication, first issued in 1705, was intended to disprove the island theory, but instead actually fueled the controversy and thus the map was reprinted many times. Plate XVI, Part IV, P. 211 is in the upper left border. A scarce map that is essential to any collection of California or the American Southwest.

Accompanying the map are the disbound title page, dedication, and 4 pages of text describing California (pp. 211-214).

References: cf. Wheat (TMW) #89; cf. Wagner #483; cf. Schwartz & Ehrenberg plt. #75.

Condition: A

Issued folding with a hint of toning along the sheet edges.