COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
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David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
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Author:
Colton, G.W. & C.B.
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Colton, G.W. & C.B.
Author
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Date:
1868
date
1868
Date
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Short Title:
Covers: States And Territories West Of The Mississippi River
short_title
Covers: States And Territories West Of The Mississippi River
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Publisher:
G.W. & C.B. Colton.
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G.W. & C.B. Colton.
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Publisher Location:
New York
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New York
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Type:
Covers
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Covers
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Obj Height cm:
16
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16
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Obj Width cm:
11
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11
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Note:
Changes from the 1864 edition (see our #2928) include substantial additions in northern Nevada (Williamson expedition to Silver City in 1865 provided information used in this map), the extension of southern Nevada border into Arizona, a full delineation of the Black Hills in Dakota, the Central Pacific completed to Donner Pass and the Union Pacific completed to just east of "Cheyenne's Pass," and many additional counties, principally in Nebraska and Kansas. A vine border is added, and Colton's two sons are now the publishers. Full color by county. Folded into stamped dark brown cloth covers 16x10.5 with "Colton's Map Of The States & Territories From The Mississippi River To The Pacific Ocean, &c., &c. G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co." in gilt. Relief shown by hachures.
note
Changes from the 1864 edition (see our #2928) include substantial additions in northern Nevada (Williamson expedition to Silver City in 1865 provided information used in this map), the extension of southern Nevada border into Arizona, a full delineation of the Black Hills in Dakota, the Central Pacific completed to Donner Pass and the Union Pacific completed to just east of "Cheyenne's Pass," and many additional counties, principally in Nebraska and Kansas. A vine border is added, and Colton's two sons are now the publishers. Full color by county. Folded into stamped dark brown cloth covers 16x10.5 with "Colton's Map Of The States & Territories From The Mississippi River To The Pacific Ocean, &c., &c. G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co." in gilt. Relief shown by hachures.
Note
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Reference:
cf Karrow 1-1720 (1873 edition).
reference
cf Karrow 1-1720 (1873 edition).
Reference
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State/Province:
U.S. Mid West
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U.S. Mid West
State/Province
false
State/Province:
U.S. West
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U.S. West
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Full Title:
(Covers to) Colton's Map Of The States And Territories West Of The Mississippi River To The Pacific Ocean Showing The Overland Routes, Projected Rail Road Lines &c. Published by G.W. And C.B. Colton, & Co. 172 William St. New York. 1868. Entered ... 1867 by G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co ... New York.
full_title
(Covers to) Colton's Map Of The States And Territories West Of The Mississippi River To The Pacific Ocean Showing The Overland Routes, Projected Rail Road Lines &c. Published by G.W. And C.B. Colton, & Co. 172 William St. New York. 1868. Entered ... 1867 by G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co ... New York.
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List No:
0158.001
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0158.001
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Series No:
1
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1
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Engraver or Printer:
Colton's Geographical Establishment.
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Colton's Geographical Establishment.
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Publication Author:
Colton, G.W. & C.B.
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Colton, G.W. & C.B.
Publication Author
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Pub Date:
1868
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1868
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Pub Title:
Colton's Map Of The States And Territories West Of The Mississippi River To The Pacific Ocean Showing The Overland Routes, Projected Rail Road Lines &c. Published by G.W. And C.B. Colton, & Co. 172 William St. New York. 1868. Entered ... 1867 by G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co ... New York.
pub_title
Colton's Map Of The States And Territories West Of The Mississippi River To The Pacific Ocean Showing The Overland Routes, Projected Rail Road Lines &c. Published by G.W. And C.B. Colton, & Co. 172 William St. New York. 1868. Entered ... 1867 by G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co ... New York.
Pub Title
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Pub Reference:
cf Karrow 1-1720 (1873 edition).
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cf Karrow 1-1720 (1873 edition).
Pub Reference
false
Pub Note:
See note field above.
pub_note
See note field above.
Pub Note
false
Pub List No:
0158.000
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0158.000
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false
Pub Type:
Pocket Map
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Pocket Map
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Pub Height cm:
16
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16
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Pub Width cm:
11
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11
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Image No:
0158001
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0158001
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Download 1:
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<a href=https://www.davidrumsey.com/rumsey/download.pl?image=/D5005/0158001.sid target=_blank>Full Image Download in MrSID Format</a>
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Download 2:
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Authors:
Colton, G.W. & C.B.
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Colton, G.W. & C.B.
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