Atlantic & Pacific Junction. Topographical Map of the portion of Isthmus of Darien in Site of Proposed Inter-Oceanic Navigation, August 1852

YEAR PUBLISHED: 1852

Atlantic & Pacific Junction. Topographical Map of the portion of Isthmus of Darien in Site of Proposed Inter-Oceanic Navigation, August 1852

$49.00
SKU: 230

DESCRIPTION

A very interesting map which includes nice section of proposed canal route. Nice detailed lithographed map showing the site of the proposed canal from Caledonia Bay in the Atlantic to Darien Harbor in the Pacific. Profile of the canal and notes describe the proposed canal, soundings, etc.

FULL TITLE

Atlantic & Pacific Junction. Topographical Map of the portion of Isthmus of Darien in Site of Proposed Inter-Oceanic Navigation, August 1852

MAPMAKER/CARTOGRAPHER/AUTHOR

Hoen & Co.

PUBLISHER

PUBLICATION

Published in Lionel Gisborne's "The Isthmus of Darien in 1852: Journal of the Expedition of Inquiry for the Junction of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans," which documents Gisborne's exploration of northern Columbia, Panama, the Scottish colony of Darien, w

DIMENSIONS (Inches)

20.25 X 15

CONDITION

Good to very good, with minor loss at fold, overall toning, darkened fold lines, folded and cropped near neatline as issued, weakened fold lines as is typical, see photo for details.