John Melish
John Melish (June 13, 1771 – December 30, 1822) was a Scottish mapmaker who published some of the earliest maps of the United States (US). In 1816, he created the first map of the United States extending to the Pacific Ocean.
John Melish | |
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| Born | June 13, 1771 Scotland |
| Died | December 30, 1822 (aged 51) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Occupation(s) | Geographer, cartographer |
| Known for | First coast-to-coast map of the United States |
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