To access the Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, click on the
link below:
Click on the SEARCH link. In the Search box type in 'Mackay Map' click
SEARCH and it will take you to the link. Clicking on the map will take you to a
link to view it and download it.
A search is not always easy, the Link below will get you the map. The file size
is LARGE, over 14 MB, so it will take a while if you are using a dial-up
connection.
MORE ABOUT THE MAP
Descendants of the Mackay Family have always known that the old “Indian Map” archived in the
Library of Congress was the map drawn by their ancestor, James Mackay.
It was in 2003 that historians, Thomas Danisi and Raymond Wood set out to find the real author
of the famous “Indian Map” used by the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Through a great amount of
research and following paper trails they were indeed able to document that it was in fact the map
drawn by James Mackay from his notes together with the notes of his Lieutenant, John Evans. It
was through their efforts and hard work that the Library of Congress “Indian Map” is now known
as the MACKAY-EVANS MAP. The descendants of James Mackay owe a great tribute to these
two men.
