| 1768 Spanish map by Mexican-born cleric and leading scientist José Antonio de Alzate y Ramírez entitled "Nuevo Mapa Geografico de la America Septentrional." This map shows relative placements of Caddo groups pretty well, but the rivers are not depicted accurately. French maps at the time were greatly superior. | 
Detail of 1768 Spanish map by Mexican-born cleric
and leading scientist José Antonio de Alzate y Ramírez
entitled "Nuevo Mapa Geografico de la America Septentrional."
This map shows relative placements of Caddo groups pretty well,
but the rivers are not depicted accurately. French maps at the time
were greatly superior. Click to view larger image.
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