Topographical Sketch of the Gold & Quicksilver District of California. July 25th 1848
Topographical Sketch of the Gold & Quicksilver District of California. July 25th 1848

YEAR PUBLISHED: 1848

Topographical Sketch of the Gold & Quicksilver District of California. July 25th 1848

$1,500.00
SKU: 1756

DESCRIPTION

Highly important map of the Gold Region which accompanied Col. R.B. Mason's report on the recent discovery of gold along the Sacremento River, which is generally regarded as the earliest obtainable map of the California Gold Regions based upon actual observations. This map is the first serious effort at cartographic detail and accuracy in the region, which launched thousands of 49ers westerward. The map covers the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys to the coast. A number of early gold strikes are shown. San Francisco is Yerba Buena. Many other interesting features. The first official map of the Gold Regions in California.

FULL TITLE

Topographical Sketch of the Gold & Quicksilver District of California. July 25th 1848

MAPMAKER/CARTOGRAPHER/AUTHOR

Ord, Edward Otho Cresap, 1818-1883, and William Tecumseh Sherman

PUBLISHER

P.S. Duval & Co.

PUBLICATION

Ex. Doc. No. 1, House of Representatives, Polk's address to the Thirtieth Congress, Second Session

DIMENSIONS (Inches)

16.5 X 22.5

CONDITION

Very fine with overall toning and some minor stains at points around the perimeter commensurate with age. Folded as issue with some creases. One very short tear on left edge as can be seen in photos (small piece of tape on verso as acquired). Trimmed and folded as bound originally. An exceptional example.