Map of the territory of the United States in 1833 (ignoring the claim on Oregon) with lines added to form the shape of an Eagle.  This is "The Eagle Map of the United States" from a book entitled <i>Rudiments of National Knowledge, Presented to the Youth of the United States, and to Enquiring Foreigners. By a Citizen of Pennsylvania</i> published by E.L. Carey &amp; A. Hart in Philadelphia, 1833.
A teaching wall map.
Joseph &amp; James Churchman
1833
<p>old image version: The Temporary American Eagle Exhibit at Taylor University 2008-10-31<br>
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