United States, Virginia, 37.54812, -77.44675Smith, John, 1580-16311624Map of Virginia. In 1608, the second year of the colony of Virginia, John Smith led an expedition to reconnoiter the interior and to find food. For several months he explored the Chesapeake Bay and its tributary rivers. His map shows how far he ventured up these rivers. The key reads, "To the crosses hath bin discouerd what beyond is by relation." When Smith returned to Jamestown, he reluctantly became its leader and tried to impose discipline on the colonists for a year. Back in England after 1609, Smith arranged for the publication of his monumental map and book, the source of this map.image/pngJ. Kyle Spencer Map Collection (MC 136), Columbus State University Archives, Columbus, Georgiahttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/MapsIndians of North AmericaDevices (Heraldry)Cardinal pointsVirginiaEarly mapsCartouches, Ornamental (Decorative arts)Virginia. Discovered and described by Captain John Smith, Graven by William Hole.StillImage