COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
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David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
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Author:
Nicollet, J. N. (Joseph Nicolas), 1786-1843
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Nicollet, J. N. (Joseph Nicolas), 1786-1843
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Date:
1843
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1843
Date
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Short Title:
Hydrographical Basin of the Upper Mississippi River.
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Hydrographical Basin of the Upper Mississippi River.
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Publisher:
Blair and Rives
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Blair and Rives
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Publisher Location:
Washington
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Washington
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Type:
Book Map
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Book Map
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Obj Height cm:
92
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92
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Obj Width cm:
78
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78
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Scale 1:
1,200,000
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1,200,000
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Note:
First edition, first issue. A larger version of the accompanying map was issued in 1842 with scale of 1:600,000 - this version is unknown to us (and anyone else we have met)- Bray states that only 200 copies were printed; the House of Representatives issued this 1843 edition in 1845 with no changes, although Wagner Camp says the map was smaller and Bray states that it was a more faithful representation of the original 1842 map. See Donald Jackson, The Expeditions of John Charles Fremont, for a history of the Nicollet map and all the Fremont maps. Fremont worked extensively with Nicollet on this map and "this was the work which trained Fremont in cartography." (Jackson). This map was the earliest accurate map of the Northern Plains and the Upper Mississippi. G.K. Warren, in his Memoir, stated that this "map was one of the greatest contributions ever made to American geography." Nicollet died in 1843. His map was years ahead of its time, with its regional concept and sound basis in instrument readings and astronomically determined points. Goetzmann: "Had he lived one more decade, Nicollet would undoubtedly have become the official government cartographer of the whole trans-Mississippi West." Rebound in brown fabric covers with "Hydrographical Basin of the Upper Mississippi, I.N. Nicollet, 1843" in gold on the spine.
note
First edition, first issue. A larger version of the accompanying map was issued in 1842 with scale of 1:600,000 - this version is unknown to us (and anyone else we have met)- Bray states that only 200 copies were printed; the House of Representatives issued this 1843 edition in 1845 with no changes, although Wagner Camp says the map was smaller and Bray states that it was a more faithful representation of the original 1842 map. See Donald Jackson, The Expeditions of John Charles Fremont, for a history of the Nicollet map and all the Fremont maps. Fremont worked extensively with Nicollet on this map and "this was the work which trained Fremont in cartography." (Jackson). This map was the earliest accurate map of the Northern Plains and the Upper Mississippi. G.K. Warren, in his Memoir, stated that this "map was one of the greatest contributions ever made to American geography." Nicollet died in 1843. His map was years ahead of its time, with its regional concept and sound basis in instrument readings and astronomically determined points. Goetzmann: "Had he lived one more decade, Nicollet would undoubtedly have become the official government cartographer of the whole trans-Mississippi West." Rebound in brown fabric covers with "Hydrographical Basin of the Upper Mississippi, I.N. Nicollet, 1843" in gold on the spine.
Note
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Reference:
Bray, p268-270; Schwartz & Ehrenberg p.267-68; Howes N152; WC98; Graff 3022; Sabin 55257.
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Bray, p268-270; Schwartz & Ehrenberg p.267-68; Howes N152; WC98; Graff 3022; Sabin 55257.
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State/Province:
U.S. Mid West
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U.S. Mid West
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false
State/Province:
U.S. South
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U.S. South
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false
Region:
Mississippi River
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Mississippi River
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false
Subject:
Rivers
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Rivers
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Full Title:
Hydrographical Basin of the Upper Mississippi River From Astronomical and Barometrical Observations Surveys and Information by J.N. Nicollet ... assisted ... by Lieut. J.C. Fremont ... Reduced and compiled under the direction of Col. J.J. Abert in the Bureau of the Corps of Topl. Engrs. by Lieut. W.H. Emory ... 1843 ... W.J. Stone Sc.
full_title
Hydrographical Basin of the Upper Mississippi River From Astronomical and Barometrical Observations Surveys and Information by J.N. Nicollet ... assisted ... by Lieut. J.C. Fremont ... Reduced and compiled under the direction of Col. J.J. Abert in the Bureau of the Corps of Topl. Engrs. by Lieut. W.H. Emory ... 1843 ... W.J. Stone Sc.
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List No:
2488.001
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2488.001
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Series No:
2
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2
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Engraver or Printer:
Abert, Col. J.J.
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Abert, Col. J.J.
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false
Engraver or Printer:
Emory, Lieut. W.H.
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Emory, Lieut. W.H.
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Engraver or Printer:
Stone, W.J.
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Stone, W.J.
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Publication Author:
Fremont, J.C.
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Fremont, J.C.
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Publication Author:
Nicollet, J. N. (Joseph Nicolas), 1786-1843
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Nicollet, J. N. (Joseph Nicolas), 1786-1843
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Pub Date:
1843
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1843
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Pub Title:
Report Intended To Illustrate A Map Of The Hydrographical Basin of the Upper Mississippi River, Made by I.N. Nicollet ... February 16, 1841. Washington: Blair and Rives, Printers. 1843. (with map) Hydrographical Basin of the Upper Mississippi River From Astronomical and Barometrical Observations Surveys and Information by J.N. Nicollet ... assisted ... by Lieut. J.C. Fremont ... 1843 ... W.J. Stone Sc.
pub_title
Report Intended To Illustrate A Map Of The Hydrographical Basin of the Upper Mississippi River, Made by I.N. Nicollet ... February 16, 1841. Washington: Blair and Rives, Printers. 1843. (with map) Hydrographical Basin of the Upper Mississippi River From Astronomical and Barometrical Observations Surveys and Information by J.N. Nicollet ... assisted ... by Lieut. J.C. Fremont ... 1843 ... W.J. Stone Sc.
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Pub Reference:
Bray, p268-270; Schwartz & Ehrenberg p.267-68; Howes N152; WC98; Graff 3022; Sabin 55257.
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Bray, p268-270; Schwartz & Ehrenberg p.267-68; Howes N152; WC98; Graff 3022; Sabin 55257.
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Pub Note:
See note field above.
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See note field above.
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Pub List No:
2488.000
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2488.000
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Pub Type:
Exploration Book
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Exploration Book
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Pub Maps:
1
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1
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Pub Height cm:
24
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24
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Pub Width cm:
16
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16
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Image No:
2488001
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2488001
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Download 1:
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Authors:
Nicollet, J. N. (Joseph Nicolas), 1786-1843
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