Historic maps reveal so much about the geographic understanding, priorities, and preconceptions of their makers, the governmental entities that commissioned them, and the audience for which they were intended. An early 17th-century map of America by Flemish publisher Jodocus Hondius was the first item in the museum’s holdings, and over the last 45 years, the institution’s map collection has continued to grow. Cartographic Legacies showcases a selection of noteworthy maps collected by L. Kemper Williams, who cofounded The Historic New Orleans Collection with his wife Leila Moore Williams, and pairs them with thematically related examples acquired since his death in 1971. Providing a taste of THNOC’s diverse and extensive cartographic holdings, the exhibition addresses early exploration, Native Americans, colonial development, warfare and diplomacy, maritime and river navigation, economic development, and travel.