This beautifully engraved pocket map was issued as a guide for travelers and immigrants. It is densely filled with information on Stage Roads, railroads, political divisions, towns and villages, watershed and canals. The areas of Minnesota and northern Wisconsin are sparsely settled. Two large tables list the routing and distances for Steam Boat Routes throughout the area. The map is embellished with a decorative floral border and the engraved vignette "Maidens Rock, Lake Pepin on the Mississippi." Folds into stiff brown boards (3.7 x 5.7") with gilt title "Map of the Western States" by J.H. Colton.

References: cf. Karpinski p. 260.

Condition: A

The map is clean, bright, and in remarkable condition with a few tiny splits at the fold junctions. Boards have minor wear and are a bit sunned.