David H. Burr (American, 1803-1875), "Oregon Territory", engraved by Illman & Pilbrow, 1833. Publisher - New York: D.S. Stone. Printed by Cammeyer & Clark, New York. According to the statement below the map, "Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1833 by Illman & Pilbrow in the Clerk's office of the District Court for the Southern District of New York." A fascinating map of the Oregon Territory that shows the locations of various Native American tribes - Slouacus Indians, Nagailer Indians, Atnah Nation, Shoshones or Snake Indians, Callahpoewah Indians, Wallwullah, Selloatpallah, Blackfoot, Blood, and more. Most intriguing is the phrase "Friendly Indians" in the pink "British Possession" section. The borders of the map are particularly interesting. Note that California is still Mexican; Britain's territories end at the Rockies; in addition, everything north of just above 54 degrees and west of the Rockies is listed as Russian. Size: 15" W x 12.25" H (38.1 cm x 31.1 cm)

Replete with information and details of the earliest settlments in Oregon Territory, this wonderful map was the only commercial atlas map that depicted the Oregon Territory on a separate map. According to Barry Lawrence Ruderman Antiques, who list this map for $1900, "Extending to 54 degrees 40 minutes, it reflects the then active dispute between the US and British interests over the region which would become the southern part of British Columbia, which were not resolved until a decade later. The discoveries of Lewis & Clark, the Hudson's Bay Company and John Jacob Astor's Company are in evidence, along with some of the fascinating early water routes from the Pacific to Salt Lake (Timpanagos) and other mythical pre-Fremont Cartography."

David Burr was widely regarded as among the most important American cartographers. Having studied cartography under Simeon DeWitt in New York, his first atlas was an Atlas of New York State; interestingly, this was the second state atlas to be issued in the US. In the 1830s, he was a topographer for the United States Post Office, producing highly sought after and very rare, large format state maps. Later that decade, he was appointed Geographer of the House of Representatives. Burr's maps displayed a sophisticated engraving style and beautiful wash colors.

Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection

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Nice defined plate mark. Paper shows slight toning commensurate with age. Minor creases to corners. Handwritten inventory notes on lower margin.