Northwest Territory vs. Colonial America Map - U.S. Historical Expansion #197438 (License: Personal Use)

The image depicts a simplified historical map of the United States, where the Northwest Territory-comprising present-day Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, and part of Minnesota-is shaded teal and labeled. The original Thirteen Colonies, referred to here as “Colonial America,” appear in beige along the Atlantic seaboard. Remaining states are shown in green, representing later acquisitions or state formations.

Used in educational content about U.S. history, westward expansion, or the Northwest Ordinance of 1787; matches user intent for learning how early U.S. territories were organized and governed.