Subject: South-central United States - Texas
Period: 1850 (published)
Publication: HR Doc. 45, 31st Cong., 1st Session
Color: Hand Color
Size:
28.3 x 14.8 inches
71.9 x 37.6 cm
Fine topographical map detailing for the first time the region along the Red River and the Canadian River. It shows two major roads from Fort Smith to Santa Fe, plus several other routes and Indian trails. Also notes various tribal lands, topography and hydrology as well as location of daily campsites. Filled with interesting details and notations including the Apache Trail and Comanche Trail - "Said to be a good route for wagons, with water daily." Very early depiction of Dallas. Published in the report on the Exploration of the Red River. Made by order of Bvt. Brig. Gen. M. Arbuckle, by Capt. R.B. Marcy, 5th U.S. Infantry.
References: Wheat (TMW) #681.
Condition: A
Attractive later color.