David Thompson

David Thompson was a highly skilled British-Canadian explorer and mapmaker of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Renowned for his detailed knowledge of North America's interior, he navigated and mapped vast regions of the Rocky Mountains, the Great Plains, and the Columbia River area. Thompson's work significantly advanced European understanding of western North America and helped establish trade routes for the fur industry. His dedication, technical skill, and meticulous record-keeping earned him recognition as one of the greatest explorers of his time, contributing to the geographical knowledge and colonization efforts in North America.