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Map of the Territories & Pacific States.

  • ARTIST: J. H. Goldthwait

  • MEDIUM: Stone engraving,

    DATE: 1865.

  • EDITION SIZE: Image 13 3/4 x 18 34/9 x 45.8 cm)

  • DESCRIPTION: This map of the western parts of the United States was drawn to illustrate Samuel Bowles' Across the Continent. The map covers from the Pacific Ocean eastward to Illinois and New Mexico. As Bowles title suggest, the map notes the many trans-continental emigrant routes, including the overland stage routes, proposed R. R. Routes, including the Central Pacific R.R., the Salt Lake and Walla Walla Mail Route, Smoky Hill express, etc. The Dakota Territory includes all of current day Wyoming. A large inset map shows Central & Northern California. Map printed by G.W. & C.B. Colton.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO:

  • CONDITION: Good condition save for some soft fox marks in the lower right quarter. Original hand coloring.

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  • CATEGORIES: Maps

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