This large pocket map was first published in 1864 by Bancroft, who Wheat describes as the "greatest map publisher of the Pacific Coast." It covers all of California and Nevada along with the western parts of Utah and Arizona extending to Salt Lake City and Prescott. There is remarkable detail, particularly in the mining regions, with a large number of camps and towns named. The map also depicts railroads, current and proposed, wagon roads, hundreds of towns, springs, forts, and more. Embellished by fancy, Victorian-style titling and a decorative wide border. Printed on fine banknote-style paper. A scarce and attractive map that is in remarkable condition.

References: cf. Wheat (TMW) #1093; cf. Wheat (Gold) #321.

Condition: B+

Full contemporary color, issued folding, and now flattened with very light soiling and archival repairs to some splits and tiny holes along the folds. A chip in the bottom left corner, far from map image, has been replaced with old paper.