The Forgotten Explorer Who Mapped America's East Coast. #Splain

id you know New England and Canada had their own "Conquistador"?
The Hidden Hand Behind America's Coastal Map: in 1524-1525, Esteban Gomez and 29 Spaniards mapped for the first time the entire East Coast of what is now the United States and Canada, from Florida to Nova Scotia, marking a significant yet underrecognized achievement in exploration history. Some even point that Esteban was of African origin.
This exploration led to the first map of the East Coast of the United States, detailing rivers, capes, and key geographical features that were previously unknown. The video also touches on the reasons this significant exploration is not widely known. It suggests that American history, largely recorded by English-speaking writers, and the Spanish focus on their conquests in Central and South America may have overshadowed Gomez's contributions to mapping the Northern and Eastern parts of what is now the United States and Canada. Some of the locations first named in the expedition:
Penobscot River - 1525
Bay of Fundy - 1525
Río Fondo - 1525
Sormes Sound? Halifax - 1525
Cabo de Mecchas Islas Owls Head - 1525
Río de San Juan Bautista Boothbay - 1525
Cabo de Santa María Cape Small? Pemaquid Point? - 1525
Río de Buena Madre Kennebec River? - 1525
Archipiélago de Esteban Gómez Casco Bay - 1525
Cabo de Arrecife Cape Elizabeth - 1525
Río Seco y Bahía Grande Saco River, Saco Bay - 1525
Bahía de San Juan Bautista Isles of Shoals? Narragansett Bay? - 1525
Bahía de San Cristóbal Cape Cod Bay - 1525
Cabo de Santiago Cape Cod - 1525
Cabo de las Arenas Monomoy Point? Nantucket? - 1525
Sandy Hook? - 1525
Cabo Henlopen? Cape May? - 1525
Río Salado Northern Chesapeake Bay? - 1525
Bahía de Santa María/ Bahía de Madre de Dios Chesapeake Bay - 1525
Cabo de San Juan Cape Henlopen? Cape Charles? - 1525
White Mountains - 1525
Portuguese Cove 1500?
Sable Island 1529?
Río de Montañas - 1525
Hallowell? - 1525

### 🌍 Unveiling Shadows of the Past: The Forgotten Explorer Who Mapped America's East Coast

- **Discovery and Exploration** 🚢: The video discusses a less-known chapter of American and Spanish history, focusing on the early exploration of the United States' East Coast by a Spanish ship. [Watch Here](https://youtu.be/rqa9-m8l4Yc?t=6)

- **Esteban Gomez's Legacy** 🗺️: Born in Portugal, serving the Spanish King, Esteban Gomez embarked on a mission leading to the creation of the first detailed map of the East Coast, from Nova Scotia down to Florida. [Learn More](https://youtu.be/rqa9-m8l4Yc?t=120)

- **Historical Significance** 📜: The video sheds light on why this significant exploration led by Gomez is not widely recognized today, suggesting the influence of English-speaking historians and the Spanish focus on other conquests. [Explore Further](https://youtu.be/rqa9-m8l4Yc?t=180)

#### 🌟 Insights:
- In **1524-1525**, Esteban Gomez and his crew mapped the entire East Coast, marking a pivotal moment in exploration history. [Detail Here](https://youtu.be/rqa9-m8l4Yc?t=240)

- This led to the **first map** of the United States' East Coast, showcasing detailed geographical features unknown until then. [View Map Insights](https://youtu.be/rqa9-m8l4Yc?t=300)