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Auction 94, Lot 129

"Map of a Reconnaissance for a Military Road from the Dalles of the Columbia River to Great Salt Lake under the command of Capt. H.D. Wallen. 4th Inf. By Lieut. Joseph Dixon, T. Engrs", U.S. War Department

Subject: Western United States

Period: 1859 (dated)

Publication: Sen. Doc #34, 36th Congress, 1st Ses.

Color: Black & White

Size:
21.7 x 16.4 inches
55.1 x 41.7 cm
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Detailed map of the region between Mt. Hood and the Great Salt Lake. Shows the Snake River drainage in detail. Forts Wallah Wallah, Dalles, Boise and Hall are shown along with wagon roads and proposed routes. Locates many geographical features, and shows L. Scholl's route of the same year. Excellent topo and watershed detail.

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Condition: A

Folding and trimmed close at bottom, as issued.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $160

Closed on 3/7/2001

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