"Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of Mississippi", Carey & Lea

This map is on a full folio sheet (22.0 x 17.7") surrounded by English text giving a brief description of the state’s boundaries, rivers, climate, chief towns, government, and history. The finely engraved map delineates rivers, roads, counties and major towns. Development is confined to the southern portion of the state, with the large Choctaw and Chickasaw lands occupying the upper two-thirds of the state. Identifies "General Jackson’s Road from New Orleans to the Muscle Shoals" and Baron Bastrop's Claim in neighboring Louisiana. Drawn by Fielding Lucas, Jr. and engraved by Young & Delleker.

References: Phillips (Maps) p. 435.

Condition: B+

Contemporary color with light toning along the centerfold and a few short archivally repaired centerfold separations. There is a small archivally repaired edge tear in the descriptive text at bottom and some minor staining along the top border.