right|thumb|The 1606 grants by James I to the London and Plymouth companies. The overlapping area (in yellow) was granted to both companies on the stipulation that neither found a settlement within of each other. The location of early settlements is shown, including Jamestown (J), Quebec (Q), Popham (Po), Port Royal (R), and St. Augustine (SA).
right|thumb|the 1606 grants by james i to the london and plymouth companies the overlapping area (in yellow) was granted to both companies on the stipulation that neither found a settlement within of each other the location of early settlements is shown including jamestown (j) quebec (q) popham (po) port royal (r) and st augustine (sa)