"Monk's New American Map Exhibiting the Larger Portion of North America; Embracing the United States and Territories, Mexico and Central America, Including the West India Islands, Canadas, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia...", Monk, Jacob

This majestic wall map was published just as the country was beginning to expand fully to the Pacific following the land gains after the Mexican War. The gold region in California is well detailed and filled with cities and roads. Names scores of towns and mining areas including Auburn, Coloma, Placerville, etc. The middle of the country is occupied by Kansas Territory and Nebraska Territory, which stretches from the Missouri River to the Continental Divide. Also features very large, early configurations of Washington, Oregon, Utah and New Mexico territories. The border with Mexico reflects the recently acquired Gadsden Purchase. Indian Territory is composed of three named areas: Chah-Lahkee, Mescogee and Chahta. Other details include wagon routes, two proposed railroads, explorer's trails, forts, Indian tribes, and much more. Surrounding the main map image is a table of distances, a table of United States counties, and a large inset of the World on Mercator's projection. This spectacular wall map is embellished with decorative borders and numerous engraved sailing/steamships in the oceans. Printed and published by Hoen & Company, Baltimore. Original rollers present and intact.

References: cf. Wheat (TMW) #794; cf. Wheat (GOLD) 243.

Condition: B+

An attractive example that has been professionally restored with new linen backing. There is some light toning due to the varnish and light dampstains along the right border. A couple of small chips in the bottom border have been replaced in facsimile and edge chips in the right blank margin have been repaired. Original rollers are present and attached, but the decorative end cap on one end of the bottom roller is missing.