An unusual edition of a map by the important American cartographer John Melish, engraved by Sidney Hall. The map extends west to the Rocky Mountains and provides a detailed view of the Missouri River based on information from Lewis and Clark's expedition. A notation at the western edge of the map shows where "Clarks Canoes stop 3000 miles from the Mississippi." The large Arkansas Territory takes in most of present-day Oklahoma with the balance of the West being Missouri Territory and North West Territory. Texas is a state in Mexico, with the town of Galvezton noted. Dated 1820 below cartouche with publisher's imprint, Baldwin, Craddock and Joy, in 1824 in bottom margin.

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Condition: B

Nice impression on sound paper with original color and folds as issued. The map has some light toning and a few spots of foxing. Trimmed to the neatline for binding with a short binding tear repaired with archival tape.