Map of the Territory of the United States from the Mississippi to the Pacific Ocean

YEAR PUBLISHED: 1857

Map of the Territory of the United States from the Mississippi to the Pacific Ocean

$4,200.00
SKU: 1115

DESCRIPTION

This is a monumentally important and scarce map that is considered to be the first accurate overall picture of the US West. It is known as Warren's General Map and he was just 24 years old when commissioned to conduct the survey. This very large map on two joined pages is drawn on the polyconic projection, incorporates the result of a half-century of government explorations beginning with Lewis & Clark to that of Warren's. Much detail is provided as to topography, rivers, lakes, settlements and the like. From Reports of Explorations and Surveys, to Ascertain the Most Practicable and Economical Route for Railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean… 1853-56 Volume XI

FULL TITLE

Map of the Territory of the United States from the Mississippi to the Pacific Ocean, Ordered by the Hon. Jeff'N Davis, Secretary of War to accompany the Reports of the Explorations For A Railroad Route, Made in accordance with the 10th & 11th sections of the Army Appropriation Act of March 3rd 1853. Compiled from authorized explorations and other reliable data by Lieut. G.K. Warren TOPL.. ENGRS., In the Office of Pacific R.R. Surveys War Dep. Under the direction of BVT. MAJ. W.H. Emory Topl. Engrs. In 1854 and of CAPT. A.A. Humprheys, TOPL. ENGRS. 1854-5-6-7

MAPMAKER/CARTOGRAPHER/AUTHOR

Lieutenant G.K. Warren, Topographical Engineers

PUBLISHER

PUBLICATION

Reports of Explorations and Surveys, to Ascertain the Most Practicable and Economical Route for Railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean

DIMENSIONS (Inches)

42.5 X 46

CONDITION

Cleaned, de-acidified, flattened, linen backed. Originally; Fine to very fine with overall toning, darkened fold lines, folded as issued. See photos for details.