Map of North America in 1600
In 1600 CE the atlas maps 3 states and empires with territory in North America. The largest by mapped territory was The Spanish Empire, at about 7.18M km², followed by Haudenosaunee. The map below is set to 1600 CE; the table lists every state shown, with the modern countries its borders covered.
- States Mapped
- 3
- Largest
- 7.18M km²
- Modern Countries Covered
- 47
- Longest Established
- 1450–1600 CE
Map of North America in 1600 CE
Borders are drawn for 1600 CE. Drag the timeline to move to another year.
The Major Powers of 1600 CE
The Spanish Empire
1516–1931 CEThe Spanish Empire, sometimes referred to as the Hispanic Monarchy or the Catholic Monarchy, was a colonial empire that existed between 1492 and 1976. In conjunction with the Portuguese Empire, it ushered in the European Age of Discovery.
Mapped extent in 1600 CE: 7.18M km²
Haudenosaunee
1450–1782 CEThe Haudenosaunee Confederacy, also known as the Iroquois, is a confederacy of Iroquoian Indigenous peoples in northeast North America. They have also been called the Six Nations.
Mapped extent in 1600 CE: 72,218 km²
Itza Mayans
1547–1699 CEThe Itza are a Maya ethnic group. They are descendants of the Chanes from the Chontal region of Tabasco.
Mapped extent in 1600 CE: 32,873 km²
Descriptions are the opening of each state's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA 4.0).
States and Empires in 1600 CE
3 mapped, largest territory first. Dates are the span of each state's mapped borders.
| # | State | Mapped area | Dates | Modern countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Spanish Empire | 7.18M km² | 1516–1931 CE | India, United States, Brazil, Mexico, Philippines and 40 more |
| 2 | Haudenosaunee | 72,218 km² | 1450–1782 CE | United States, Canada |
| 3 | Itza Mayans | 32,873 km² | 1547–1699 CE | Guatemala, Belize |
1600 CE by Region
1600 CE: Quick Answers
- What empires and states existed in North America in 1600 CE?
- The atlas maps 3 states in North America in 1600 CE. The largest by mapped territory were The Spanish Empire, Haudenosaunee, Itza Mayans.
- What was the largest empire in North America in 1600 CE?
- The Spanish Empire had the largest mapped territory among states present in North America in 1600 CE, about 7.18M km², followed by Haudenosaunee (72,218 km²). Areas are measured from the mapped borders and are approximate.
- What did the map of North America look like in 1600?
- In 1600 CE the map of North America was divided between 3 mapped states and empires. The Spanish Empire held the largest territory, followed by Haudenosaunee. Their borders covered parts of 47 present-day countries.
- How many states are shown on the map for 1600 CE?
- 3. The map shows the states recorded in the atlas's dated border dataset for that year; states and peoples absent from that dataset are not shown.