Subject: Central United States
Period: 1864 (circa)
Publication: Johnson's New Illustrated (Steel Plate) Family Atlas
Color: Hand Color
Size:
15.8 x 12.8 inches
40.1 x 32.5 cm
Handsome map that depicts Dakota Territory and most of the huge Idaho Territory that existed prior to the creation of Montana and Wyoming. Explorer routes, wagon roads, army forts, and the proposed routes for the Pacific Railroads are all identified. There is good detail of topography and watersheds. Surrounded by a decorative metalwork border.
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Condition: B+
There is light toning, minor offsetting, a couple of edge chips, and several short edge tears that have been closed on verso with archival tape.