Historic Map : Bonne Map of Mexico (Texas), Louisiana and Florida, 1771, Vintage Wall Art Maps by John Cary For centuries Hormuz had been Florida airline map For centuries Hormuz had been an important stopping point in the shipping lanes from India to Arabia This map of the West Indies is a fascinating historical document that provides a wealth of information on the region's geopolitical landscape and the complex dynamics of international trade and commerce during the 18th century Also names the various American Indian groups who traded with the French in Louisiana extend northwards as far as the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay and southwards to Panama