Johnson’s Nebraska, Dakota, Idaho and Montana, c1865. One of the earliest appearances of Wyoming on a map -- so early, it has not been added to the map title. Pre-dates Yellowstone. Wyoming is in a light outline typeface, a sharp contrast to the bold titles for Montana, Dakota, and Idaho. This is because the territory had been proposed in 1865, and was considered a temporary measure. The region was not officially incorporated as a territory until 1868. This early configuration also truncates the border with Montana at 44.5 degrees north latitude, giving Wyoming a curious ephemeral western panhandle. Johnson first introduced this map in 1865 because of a renewed interest in this region following the close of the Civil War. During that period the vast Washington and Nebraska territories had been divided up into smaller areas including Idaho (1863), Montana (1864) and Dakota (1861). Though largely controlled by various American Indian nations, this region was becoming increasingly attractive for settlement and development. The proposed Governor Stevens route for the Northern Pacific Railroad passed through this region, as did the more favorable Central Pacific Railroad route and, to a lesser extent, the proposed Union Pacific Railroad route. Within Montana the western portions beyond the Rocky Mountains are highlighted and identified as Missoula. In 1865 this region had only recently been settled by traders and missionaries. Nonetheless, by 1866 it has become a stopping point for the Mullans Wagon Road, which is delineated. Shows explorers’ routes, mines, American Indian Nations, springs, forts, mountain passes, and an assortment of additional geographical and political elements. All three proposed routes for the Pacific Railroad are identified, plus the Emigrant Road, gold deposits in Montana and Idaho, Pike's Peak, Fremont's Peak, and Yellowstone Lake. Richly hand-colored when published by Johnson and Ward. BB-size sulfide spot plus four other pinpoint spots and extremely light edge toning. 1.5” repaired margin tear. 17 x 23.25 inches.

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