State Claims to Western Lands

In the late 1700s-early 1800s states made various claims to what were then the Western lands. This map identifies in color the Western land claims of the states ceded to Congress in 1791 and States after ceding claims to Congress. These United States History maps are a valuable visual aid in understanding American History.

This wall map may include one or more of the following mounting options. To determine the mounting options available see “Map Options” above. Use this guide to find the correct mounting for your needs.

Laminated Map: If this option is selected, you will receive a printed map with a laminate coating for use with dry/erase markers.

Top + Bottom Rails: Your laminated map will include top and bottom rails for stationary placement. The top rails include two hanging tabs. There is no pull strap required for this mounting.

Spring Roller: This option includes the laminated map attached to a spring roller in which the map may be pulled down into position or stored in a rolled-up position. The map will include a bottom rail with a pull strap for operation. This option includes two independent mounting brackets for either side of the roller.

Spring Roller + Backboard: When choosing this option your laminated map will be mounted to a spring roller with bottom rail and pull strap and will include a slim metal backboard. This option is preferred as the backboard can be mounted in any location to support the rolled map by using the independent 2-button mounting bracket, providing a sturdy mounting.

Note: The images provided for this product are for reference and may not show all options when an option is selected.

Updatedness: One question we get most frequently is how up to date are your maps? The quick answer is that the map you purchase includes the latest database updates from the manufacturer. You will be receiving the most current edition available. If this item is a historical map, the datedness is as of the intended period.

Maps on Demmand: When your order for a World, USA, State, City, County, or Regional map, the map is printed on-demand, which allows for the most current version to be made available to you. This process will typically extend the lead time to ship as shown on the checkout page by 3 to 5 weeks.