1854-7 Warren Map of the US West -- Map of the
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This is a monumentally important and scarce map that is considered to be the first accurate overall picture of the US West. It is known as Warren's General Map and he was just 24 years old when commissioned to conduct the survey. This very large map on two joined pages is drawn on the polyconic projection sincorporates the result of a half-century of government explorations beginning with Lewis & Clark to that of Warren's. Much detail is provided as to topography, rivers, lakes, settlements and the like. From Reports of Explorations and Surveys, to Ascertain the Most Practicable and Economical Route for Railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean… 1853-56 Volume XI
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Good. On two sheets joined. Toning mostly at several issued folds. Two splits closed on verso. A few small splits at fold junctions. Slight foxing. Uncolored.
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1854-7 Warren Map of the US West -- Map of the
Estimate $800 - $1,000
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