This is an early edition of this attractive pocket map that was issued as part of a guide for travelers and immigrants heading west. It is densely filled with information on stage roads, railroads, political divisions, towns and villages, watershed and canals. The areas of Iowa and northern Wisconsin are sparsely settled. The Indian names are per Schoolcraft in this early edition. A "Proposed Military Road" to Council Bluffs and Ft. Calhoun is noted. 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." Published in Colton's Western Tourist and Emigrant's Guide which is not present with this example. Published by J.H. Colton, 86 Cedar Street, with Smith's imprint below the neatline dated 1840.

References: Karpinski (MI) p.260.

Condition: B+

A crisp, early impression, issued folding with some light toning at left and archival repairs to a 6" tear at top right and a short fold separation in the left blank margin.