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David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
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David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
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Author:
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Nicollet, J. N. (Joseph Nicolas), 1786-1843
Author
Nicollet, J. N. (Joseph Nicolas), 1786-1843
Author
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Date:
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1843
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Short Title:
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Hydrographical Basin of the Upper Mississippi River.
Short_Title
Hydrographical Basin of the Upper Mississippi River.
Short Title
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Publisher:
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Blair and Rives
Washington
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Blair and Rives
Washington
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Type:
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Book Map
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Obj Height cm:
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92
Obj_Height_cm
92
Obj Height cm
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Obj Width cm:
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78
Obj_Width_cm
78
Obj Width cm
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Scale 1:
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1,200,000
Scale_1
1,200,000
Scale 1
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Note:
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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.
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Reference:
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Bray, p268-270; Schwartz & Ehrenberg p.267-68; Howes N152; WC98; Graff 3022; Sabin 55257.
Reference
Bray, p268-270; Schwartz & Ehrenberg p.267-68; Howes N152; WC98; Graff 3022; Sabin 55257.
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State/Province:
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U.S. Mid West; U.S. South
State
U.S. Mid West; U.S. South
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Region:
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Mississippi River
Region
Mississippi River
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Subject:
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Rivers
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Full Title:
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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:
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2488.001
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Series No:
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2
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Engraver or Printer:
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Abert, Col. J.J.; Emory, Lieut. W.H.; Stone, W.J.
Engraver_or_Printer
Abert, Col. J.J.; Emory, Lieut. W.H.; Stone, W.J.
Engraver or Printer
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Publication Author:
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Fremont, J.C.; Nicollet, J. N. (Joseph Nicolas), 1786-1843
Publication_Author
Fremont, J.C.; Nicollet, J. N. (Joseph Nicolas), 1786-1843
Publication Author
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Pub Date:
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1843
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Pub Title:
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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.
Pub Title
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Pub Reference:
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Bray, p268-270; Schwartz & Ehrenberg p.267-68; Howes N152; WC98; Graff 3022; Sabin 55257.
Pub_Reference
Bray, p268-270; Schwartz & Ehrenberg p.267-68; Howes N152; WC98; Graff 3022; Sabin 55257.
Pub Reference
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Pub Note:
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See note field above.
Pub_Note
See note field above.
Pub Note
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Pub List No:
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2488.000
Pub_List_No
2488.000
Pub List No
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Pub Type:
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Exploration Book
Pub_Type
Exploration Book
Pub Type
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Pub Maps:
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1
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Pub Height cm:
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24
Pub_Height_cm
24
Pub Height cm
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Pub Width cm:
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16
Pub_Width_cm
16
Pub Width cm
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Image No:
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2488001
Image_No
2488001
Image No
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Institution:
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Rumsey Collection
Institution
Rumsey Collection
Institution
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Ownership Statement:
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Copyright 1998
Ownership_Statement
Copyright 1998
Ownership Statement
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