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(Title Page to) Report of The Exploring Expedition to The Rocky Mountains in the Year 1842, and to Oregon and North California in the Years 1843-'44.

Fremont, J.C.

Title Page: Report of the Ex …

1845

Exploration Book

Authors	Fremont, J.C.
Full Title	(Title Page to) Report of The Exploring Expedition to The Rocky Mountains in the Year 1842, and to Oregon and North California in the Years 1843-'44.
List No	1833A

Map Of An Exploring Expedition To The Rocky Mountains in the Year 1842, Oregon & North California In The Years 1843-44. By Brevet Capt. J. C. Fremont Of The Corps Of Topographical Engineers Under the orders of Col. J.J. Abert, Chief Of The Topographical Bureau. Lith. by E. Weber & Co. Baltimore, Md.

Fremont, J.C.

Map Of An Exploring Expediti …

1845

Exploration Book

Authors	Fremont, J.C.
Full Title	Map Of An Exploring Expedition To The Rocky Mountains in the Year 1842, Oregon & North California In The Years 1843-44. By Brevet Capt. J. C. Fremont Of The Corps Of Topographical Engineers Under the orders of Col. J.J. Abert, Chief Of The Topographical Bureau. Lith. by E. Weber & Co. Baltimore, Md.
List No	1833.001
Note	House Issue, map in case. Lacks the astronomical observations that appear in the first issue by the Senate. The large map of the west is one of the most interesting and beautiful government maps of the 1840's. It filled in many of the gaps in cartographic knowledge of the west. Charles Preuss was the cartographer. Map is without color. Book is bound with full leather with "Executive Documents 2d Sess. 28th Cong." on the spine in gold.

(Title Page to) Geographical Memoir upon Upper California In Illustration of His Map of Oregon and California, by John Charles Fremont: Addressed to the Senate of the United States. Washington: Wendell and Van Benthuysen, Printers. 1848. [Senate.] 30th Congress, 1st Session. Miscellaneous. No. 148.

Fremont, J.C.

Title Page: Geographical mem …

1848

Exploration Book

Authors	Fremont, J.C.
Full Title	(Title Page to) Geographical Memoir upon Upper California In Illustration of His Map of Oregon and California, by John Charles Fremont: Addressed to the Senate of the United States. Washington: Wendell and Van Benthuysen, Printers. 1848. [Senate.] 30th Congress, 1st Session. Miscellaneous. No. 148.
List No	1857A

Fremont, J.C.

Map Of Oregon And Upper Cali …

1848

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Authors	Fremont, J.C.
Full Title	Map Of Oregon And Upper California From the Surveys of John Charles Fremont And other Authorities. Drawn By Charles Preuss Under the Order of the Senate Of The United States, Washington City 1848. Lithy. by E. Weber & Co. Balto. (inset) Profile of the travelling route from the South Pass of the Rocky Mountains to the Bay of San Francisco.
List No	1857.001
Note	The map for the first time filled in the details of the Great Basin. Charles Preuss drew the map. A smaller version of the map appears in President Polk's Message of 1849 (see our copy). Report rebound with cloth covered boards and title on spine.

Chimney Peak. Colorado Exploring Expedition frontispiece. J.J. Young from a sketch by H.B. Mollhausen. Lith. of Sarony, Major & Knapp, 449 Broadway, N.Y. In Charge. (Washington: Government Printing Office. 1861. Senate. 36th Congress, 1st Session. Ex. Doc.)

Ives, J.C., Mollhausen, H. B …

Chimney Peak.

1861

Exploration Book

Authors	Ives, J.C., Mollhausen, H. B., Young, J. J.
Full Title	Chimney Peak. Colorado Exploring Expedition frontispiece. J.J. Young from a sketch by H.B. Mollhausen. Lith. of Sarony, Major & Knapp, 449 Broadway, N.Y. In Charge. (Washington: Government Printing Office. 1861. Senate. 36th Congress, 1st Session. Ex. Doc.)
List No	0341B
Note	Lithographed view showing the peak (now called Picacho Peak), the boat "Explorer U.S." with crew, and Native Americans on the bank in the foreground. Has pencil annotation.

Colorado River. Chemehuevis Valley, From Monument Mountains to Mojave Mountains. Colorado Exploring Expedition. Panoramic View No. 1. Drawn by Frhr. F.W. v. Ecloffstein.

Ives, J.C.

Colorado River. Chemehuevis …

1861

Exploration Book

Authors	Ives, J.C.
Full Title	Colorado River. Chemehuevis Valley, From Monument Mountains to Mojave Mountains. Colorado Exploring Expedition. Panoramic View No. 1. Drawn by Frhr. F.W. v. Ecloffstein.
List No	0341.015

Ives, J.C.

Yuma Shoals.

1861

Exploration Book

Authors	Ives, J.C.
Full Title	Fig 1. - Yuma Shoals.
List No	0341.016

Ives, J.C.

Explorer's Pass.

1861

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Authors	Ives, J.C.
Full Title	Fig 2. - Explorer's Pass.
List No	0341.017

Ives, J.C.

Purple Hills.

1861

Exploration Book

Authors	Ives, J.C.
Full Title	Fig 3. - Purple Hills.
List No	0341.018

Cane Brake Canyon, from near Camp 16. Colorado Exploring Expedition. General Report - Plate II. J.J. Young from a sketch by F.W. Egloffstein. Lith Sarony, Major & Knapp, 449 Broadway N.Y.

Ives, J.C.

Cane Brake Canon, from near …

1861

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Authors	Ives, J.C.
Full Title	Cane Brake Canyon, from near Camp 16. Colorado Exploring Expedition. General Report - Plate II. J.J. Young from a sketch by F.W. Egloffstein. Lith Sarony, Major & Knapp, 449 Broadway N.Y.
List No	0341.019

Ives, J.C.

Purple Hills Pass.

1861

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Authors	Ives, J.C.
Full Title	Fig 4. - Purple Hills Pass.
List No	0341.020

Ives, J.C.

Red Rock Gate.

1861

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Authors	Ives, J.C.
Full Title	Fig 5. - Red Rock Gate.
List No	0341.021

Ives, J.C.

Sleeper's Bend.

1861

Exploration Book

Authors	Ives, J.C.
Full Title	Fig 6. - Sleeper's Bend.
List No	0341.022

Ives, J.C.

Light-house Rock.

1861

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Authors	Ives, J.C.
Full Title	Fig 7. - Light-house Rock.
List No	0341.023

Ives, J.C.

Riverside Mountains.

1861

Exploration Book

Authors	Ives, J.C.
Full Title	Fig 8. - Riverside Mountains.
List No	0341.024

Chemehuevis. Colorado Exploring Expedition. Indian Portraits, Plate III. B. Mollhausen, Del. Lith. of Sarony, Major & Knapp, 449 Broadway N.Y.

Ives, J.C.

Chemehuevis.

1861

Exploration Book

Authors	Ives, J.C.
Full Title	Chemehuevis. Colorado Exploring Expedition. Indian Portraits, Plate III. B. Mollhausen, Del. Lith. of Sarony, Major & Knapp, 449 Broadway N.Y.
List No	0341.025
Note	Color.

Ives, J.C.

Monument Mountains.

1861

Exploration Book

Authors	Ives, J.C.
Full Title	Fig 9. - Monument Mountains.
List No	0341.026

Ives, J.C.

Corner Rock.

1861

Exploration Book

Authors	Ives, J.C.
Full Title	Fig 10. - Corner Rock.
List No	0341.027

Ives, J.C.

Monument Canyon.

1861

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Authors	Ives, J.C.
Full Title	Fig 11. - Monument Canyon.
List No	0341.028

Fig 12. - Monument Range from the North.

Ives, J.C.

Monument Range from the Nort …

1861

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Authors	Ives, J.C.
Full Title	Fig 12. - Monument Range from the North.
List No	0341.029

Ives, J.C.

Mount Whipple.

1861

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Authors	Ives, J.C.
Full Title	Fig 13. - Mount Whipple.
List No	0341.030

Fig 14. - Remains of Grand Mesa in Chemehuevis Valley.

Ives, J.C.

Remains of Grand Mesa in Che …

1861

Exploration Book

Authors	Ives, J.C.
Full Title	Fig 14. - Remains of Grand Mesa in Chemehuevis Valley.
List No	0341.031

Mojave Canon. Colorado Exploring Expedition. General Report, Plate III. J.J. Young from a sketch by H.B. Mollhausen, Del.

Ives, J.C.

Mojave Canon.

1861

Exploration Book

Authors	Ives, J.C.
Full Title	Mojave Canon. Colorado Exploring Expedition. General Report, Plate III. J.J. Young from a sketch by H.B. Mollhausen, Del.
List No	0341.032

Ives, J.C.

Mouth of Mojave Canon.

1861

Exploration Book

Authors	Ives, J.C.
Full Title	Fig 15. - Mouth of Mojave Canon.
List No	0341.033
Note	Page has a large block of foxing.

Colorado River. Mojave Valley, From Mojave Mountains to Pyramid Canon. Colorado Exploring Expedition. Panoramic View No. 2. Drawn by Frhr. F.W. v. Ecloffstein. Lith. of Sarony Major & Knapp, 449 Broadway N.Y.

Ives, J.C.

Colorado River. Mojave Valle …

1861

Exploration Book

Authors	Ives, J.C.
Full Title	Colorado River. Mojave Valley, From Mojave Mountains to Pyramid Canon. Colorado Exploring Expedition. Panoramic View No. 2. Drawn by Frhr. F.W. v. Ecloffstein. Lith. of Sarony Major & Knapp, 449 Broadway N.Y.
List No	0341.034

Ives, J.C.

Head of Mojave Canon.

1861

Exploration Book

Authors	Ives, J.C.
Full Title	Fig 16. - Head of Mojave Canon.
List No	0341.035

Ives, J.C.

Chimney Peak from the North.

1861

Exploration Book

Authors	Ives, J.C.
Full Title	Fig 1. Chimney Peak from the North.
List No	0341.081

Ives, J.C.

Spire Range.

1861

Exploration Book

Authors	Ives, J.C.
Full Title	Fig 2. Spire Range.
List No	0341.082

The Needles (Mojave Range). Colorado Exploring Expedition. Geology, Plate II. J.J. Young from a sketch by H.B. Mollhausen. Lith. of Sarcony, Major & Knapp, 449 Broadway N.Y.

Ives, J.C.

The Needles (Mojave Range).

1861

Exploration Book

Authors	Ives, J.C.
Full Title	The Needles (Mojave Range). Colorado Exploring Expedition. Geology, Plate II. J.J. Young from a sketch by H.B. Mollhausen. Lith. of Sarcony, Major & Knapp, 449 Broadway N.Y.
List No	0341.086

Fig 10. Section of Trough of Colorado at Elephant Hill.

Ives, J.C.

Section of Trough of Colorad …

1861

Exploration Book

Authors	Ives, J.C.
Full Title	Fig 10. Section of Trough of Colorado at Elephant Hill.
List No	0341.090

Chart of Part of the North West Coast of America Explored by the Boussole & Astrolabe laid down conformally to the position of the Boussole every day at noon as determinined Astronomically by Mr. Dagelet. Published as the Act directs Novr. 1st 1798, by G.G. & J. Robinson, Paternoster Row. S. Neele, sculpt, Strand. No. 16.

La Perouse, Jean-Francois de …

Chart of Part of the North W …

1799

Exploration Book

Authors	La Perouse, Jean-Francois de Galaup, comte de, 1741-1788
Full Title	Chart of Part of the North West Coast of America Explored by the Boussole & Astrolabe laid down conformally to the position of the Boussole every day at noon as determinined Astronomically by Mr. Dagelet. Published as the Act directs Novr. 1st 1798, by G.G. & J. Robinson, Paternoster Row. S. Neele, sculpt, Strand. No. 16.
List No	0414.016
Note	Engraved. Notes that shading indicates those portions of the coast viewed by la Perouse, the intervening reaches being completed from Spanish and English sources. Covers coast area from Monterey, California, (36 degrees north) to near Mt. St. Elias (61 degrees north), Alaska. Relief shown by hachures.

Chart of the North West Coast of America. Explored by the Boussole & Astrolabe in 1786. 3d. Sheet. Published as the Act directs Novr. 1st 1798, by G.G. & J. Robinson, Paternoster Row, London. No. 31.

La Perouse, Jean-Francois de …

Chart of the North West Coas …

1799

Exploration Book

Authors	La Perouse, Jean-Francois de Galaup, comte de, 1741-1788
Full Title	Chart of the North West Coast of America. Explored by the Boussole & Astrolabe in 1786. 3d. Sheet. Published as the Act directs Novr. 1st 1798, by G.G. & J. Robinson, Paternoster Row, London. No. 31.
List No	0414.031
Note	Engraved. Meridian Paris. Relief shown by hachures. Chart of the coast of California north from Monterey to Washington.

Plan of the Port of St. Francisco in California. Point de Reyes in 37 degrees 59 minutes of Latitude North & 124 degrees, 54 minutes Longitude - West. Published as the Act directs Novr. 1st 1798, by G.G. & J. Robinson, Paternoster Row, London. Neele, sculpt., Strand. No. 33.

La Perouse, Jean-Francois de …

Port of San Francisco.

1799

Exploration Book

Authors	La Perouse, Jean-Francois de Galaup, comte de, 1741-1788
Full Title	Plan of the Port of St. Francisco in California. Point de Reyes in 37 degrees 59 minutes of Latitude North & 124 degrees, 54 minutes Longitude - West. Published as the Act directs Novr. 1st 1798, by G.G. & J. Robinson, Paternoster Row, London. Neele, sculpt., Strand. No. 33.
List No	0414.033
Note	Engraved. Legend keyed by letter to 21 features on map. Soundings in Spanish fathoms.

Plan of the Bay of Monterey, Situate in North California, in 36 degrees 38 minutes of Latitude North & 124 degrees, 3 minutes Longitude - West, to Illustrate the Voyage of La Perouse. Published as the Act directs Novr. 1st 1798, by G.G. & J. Robinson, Pater-noster Row, London. S. Neele, sculpt., Strand. No. 34.

La Perouse, Jean-Francois de …

Bay of Monterey.

1799

Exploration Book

Authors	La Perouse, Jean-Francois de Galaup, comte de, 1741-1788
Full Title	Plan of the Bay of Monterey, Situate in North California, in 36 degrees 38 minutes of Latitude North & 124 degrees, 3 minutes Longitude - West, to Illustrate the Voyage of La Perouse. Published as the Act directs Novr. 1st 1798, by G.G. & J. Robinson, Pater-noster Row, London. S. Neele, sculpt., Strand. No. 34.
List No	0414.034
Note	Engraved. Relief shown with hachures. Shows mission, sand dunes, anchorage, presidio, and Carmel River.

(Two charts) Plan of the Port of S. Diego in California. Situate in in 32 degrees 39 minutes 0 seconds of Latitude North & 12 degrees, 4 minutes 0 seconds West of St. Blas from a Survey in 1782 .... Plan of the Port and Department of S. Blas, Situate 21 degrees 30 minutes of Latitude Nth. & 88 degrees 15 minutes 0 seconds _ West of Tenefriffe and 107 degrees 15 minutes 0 seconds _ West of Paris from a Survey in november 1877. Published as the Act directs Novr. 1st 1798, by G.G. & J. Robinson, Paternoster Row, London. S. Neele, sculpt., Strand. No. 35.

La Perouse, Jean-Francois de …

Port of San Diego, Port of S …

1799

Exploration Book

Authors	La Perouse, Jean-Francois de Galaup, comte de, 1741-1788
Full Title	(Two charts) Plan of the Port of S. Diego in California. Situate in in 32 degrees 39 minutes 0 seconds of Latitude North & 12 degrees, 4 minutes 0 seconds West of St. Blas from a Survey in 1782 .... Plan of the Port and Department of S. Blas, Situate 21 degrees 30 minutes of Latitude Nth. & 88 degrees 15 minutes 0 seconds _ West of Tenefriffe and 107 degrees 15 minutes 0 seconds _ West of Paris from a Survey in november 1877. Published as the Act directs Novr. 1st 1798, by G.G. & J. Robinson, Paternoster Row, London. S. Neele, sculpt., Strand. No. 35.
List No	0414.035
Note	Engraved. Relief shown with hachures. Shows rancherias, soundings, marsh, town, roads.

Male & Female Partridge of California. Published as the Act directs Novr. 1st 1798, by G.G. & J. Robinson, Pater Noster Row, London. Prevost, del. Heath, sculp., Strand. No. 36.

La Perouse, Jean-Francois de …

Male & Female Partridge of C …

1799

Exploration Book

Authors	La Perouse, Jean-Francois de Galaup, comte de, 1741-1788
Full Title	Male & Female Partridge of California. Published as the Act directs Novr. 1st 1798, by G.G. & J. Robinson, Pater Noster Row, London. Prevost, del. Heath, sculp., Strand. No. 36.
List No	0414.036
Note	Engraved. Bird illustration: California quail, the official state bird.

Promerops or Bee-Eater of California. Published as the Act directs Novr. 1st 1798, by G.G. & J. Robinson, Pater Noster Row, London. Prevost, Junr. delt. No. 37.

La Perouse, Jean-Francois de …

Promerops or Bee-Eater of Ca …

1799

Exploration Book

Authors	La Perouse, Jean-Francois de Galaup, comte de, 1741-1788
Full Title	Promerops or Bee-Eater of California. Published as the Act directs Novr. 1st 1798, by G.G. & J. Robinson, Pater Noster Row, London. Prevost, Junr. delt. No. 37.
List No	0414.037
Note	Engraved. Bird illustration: California thrasher.

Valley of the Humboldt River at Lassen's Meadows. June 9th at 3 P.M. from a peak on the western Humboldt River range. C. Schumann from F.W. Egloffstein. Selmar Siebert's Engraving & Printing Establishment, Washington, D.C. U.S.P.R.R. Exp. & Surveys 41st Parallel. Expl. by Lieut. Beckwith. Vol. II.

Beckwith, Lieut., Schumann, …

Valley of Humboldt River at …

1861

Exploration Book

Authors	Beckwith, Lieut., Schumann, C.
Full Title	Valley of the Humboldt River at Lassen's Meadows. June 9th at 3 P.M. from a peak on the western Humboldt River range. C. Schumann from F.W. Egloffstein. Selmar Siebert's Engraving & Printing Establishment, Washington, D.C. U.S.P.R.R. Exp. & Surveys 41st Parallel. Expl. by Lieut. Beckwith. Vol. II.
List No	0693.012
Note	An uncolored extended view of the Lassen valley. The Sierra Nevadas and the upper Sacramento River can be seen in the background.

Valley of the Mud Lakes showing eighty two miles of the projected rail road line. June 14th at 9 A.M. from Mud Lake peak. C. Schumann from F.W. Egloffstein. Selmar Siebert's Engraving & Printing Establishment, Washington, D.C. U.S.P.R.R. Exp. & Surveys 41st Parallel. Expl. by Lieut. Beckwith. Vol. II.

Beckwith, Lieut., Schumann, …

Valley of the Mud Lakes.

1861

Exploration Book

Authors	Beckwith, Lieut., Schumann, C.
Full Title	Valley of the Mud Lakes showing eighty two miles of the projected rail road line. June 14th at 9 A.M. from Mud Lake peak. C. Schumann from F.W. Egloffstein. Selmar Siebert's Engraving & Printing Establishment, Washington, D.C. U.S.P.R.R. Exp. & Surveys 41st Parallel. Expl. by Lieut. Beckwith. Vol. II.
List No	0693.013
Note	Uncolored view including the eastern base of the Sierra Nevadas and the Oregon road entering the Sierra Nevada.

Madelin Pass. June 19th at 2 P.M. view taken from Mount Observation. C. Schumann from F.W. Egloffstein. Selmar Siebert's Engraving & Printing Establishment, Washington, D.C. U.S.P.R.R. Exp. & Surveys 41st Parallel. Expl. by Lieut. Beckwith. Vol. II.

Beckwith, Lieut., Schumann, …

Madelin Pass.

1861

Exploration Book

Authors	Beckwith, Lieut., Schumann, C.
Full Title	Madelin Pass. June 19th at 2 P.M. view taken from Mount Observation. C. Schumann from F.W. Egloffstein. Selmar Siebert's Engraving & Printing Establishment, Washington, D.C. U.S.P.R.R. Exp. & Surveys 41st Parallel. Expl. by Lieut. Beckwith. Vol. II.
List No	0693.014
Note	Uncolored view showing the stretch looking east from Mt. Shasta to the Sierras west of Pyramid Lake.

West End of Madelin Pass. June 26th at 8 A.M. from a peak overlooking Madelin Creek. C. Schumann from F.W. Egloffstein. Selmar Siebert's Engraving & Printing Establishment, Washington, D.C. U.S.P.R.R. Exp. & Surveys 41st Parallel. Expl. by Lieut. Beckwith. Vol. II.

Beckwith, Lieut., Schumann, …

West End of Madelin Pass.

1861

Exploration Book

Authors	Beckwith, Lieut., Schumann, C.
Full Title	West End of Madelin Pass. June 26th at 8 A.M. from a peak overlooking Madelin Creek. C. Schumann from F.W. Egloffstein. Selmar Siebert's Engraving & Printing Establishment, Washington, D.C. U.S.P.R.R. Exp. & Surveys 41st Parallel. Expl. by Lieut. Beckwith. Vol. II.
List No	0693.015
Note	Uncolored view to the north showing the Sacramento River descending through the Round Valley. Mt. Shasta is shown in the background.

Northern Slopes of the Sierra Nevada. June 30th at 9 A.M. view towards the West 1854. C. Schumann from F.W. Egloffstein. Selmar Siebert's Engraving & Printing Establishment, Washington, D.C. U.S.P.R.R. Exp. & Surveys 41st Parallel. Expl. by Lieut. Beckwith. Vol. II.

Beckwith, Lieut., Schumann, …

No. Slopes of the Sierra Nev …

1861

Exploration Book

Authors	Beckwith, Lieut., Schumann, C.
Full Title	Northern Slopes of the Sierra Nevada. June 30th at 9 A.M. view towards the West 1854. C. Schumann from F.W. Egloffstein. Selmar Siebert's Engraving & Printing Establishment, Washington, D.C. U.S.P.R.R. Exp. & Surveys 41st Parallel. Expl. by Lieut. Beckwith. Vol. II.
List No	0693.016
Note	View uncolored. The center of the view is dominated by Mt. Shasta, 50 miles in the distance. The view is looking to the west with the Coast Range 100 miles in the distance.

Portion of the main mountain passage of the upper Sacramento or Pitt River. July 20th at 1 P.M. 25 miles south of Mt. Shasta. C. Schumann from F.W. Egloffstein. Selmar Siebert's Engraving & Printing Establishment, Washington, D.C. U.S.P.R.R. Exp. & Surveys 41st Parallel. Expl. by Lieut. Beckwith. Vol. II.

Beckwith, Lieut., Schumann, …

Portion, main mountain passa …

1861

Exploration Book

Authors	Beckwith, Lieut., Schumann, C.
Full Title	Portion of the main mountain passage of the upper Sacramento or Pitt River. July 20th at 1 P.M. 25 miles south of Mt. Shasta. C. Schumann from F.W. Egloffstein. Selmar Siebert's Engraving & Printing Establishment, Washington, D.C. U.S.P.R.R. Exp. & Surveys 41st Parallel. Expl. by Lieut. Beckwith. Vol. II.
List No	0693.017
Note	Uncolored view looking to Mt. Shasta in the north.

From San Francisco Bay to the Northern Boundary of California from Explorations and Surveys made under the direction of the Hon. Jefferson Davis Secretary of War by Lieut. R.S. Williamson, U.S. Topl. Engrs. and Lieut. H.L. Abbot, U.S. Topl. Engrs., H.C. Fillebrown, J. Young and C.D. Anderson, Assts. 1855. Explorations and surveys for a railroad route from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. War Department. Routes in Oregon and California. Map No. 1. Drawn by John Young.

Williamson, R.S.

San Francisco Bay to N. boun …

1861

Exploration Book

Authors	Williamson, R.S.
Full Title	From San Francisco Bay to the Northern Boundary of California from Explorations and Surveys made under the direction of the Hon. Jefferson Davis Secretary of War by Lieut. R.S. Williamson, U.S. Topl. Engrs. and Lieut. H.L. Abbot, U.S. Topl. Engrs., H.C. Fillebrown, J. Young and C.D. Anderson, Assts. 1855. Explorations and surveys for a railroad route from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. War Department. Routes in Oregon and California. Map No. 1. Drawn by John Young.
List No	0693.024
Note	Map extends north from the tip of the San Francisco Bay to the 42nd parallel. The areas around the bay and the northern section near Lassen and Mt. Shasta are the most extensively drawn. Uncolored. List of authorities included.

Routes in Oregon and California. Profiles sheet no. 1 from Benicia to Fort Reading and from Fort Reading to Vancouver, from explorations and surveys made under the direction of Hon. Jefferson Davis, Sec. of War by Lieut. R.S. Williamson, U.S. Topl. Engrs. and Lieut. H.L. Abbot, U.S. Topl. Engrs, H.C. Fillerbrown, C.D. Anderson and J. Young assts. 1855. (1861)

Abbot, Henry L., Williamson, …

Profiles 1 Benicia-Ft. Readi …

1861

Exploration Book

Authors	Abbot, Henry L., Williamson, R.S.
Full Title	Routes in Oregon and California. Profiles sheet no. 1 from Benicia to Fort Reading and from Fort Reading to Vancouver, from explorations and surveys made under the direction of Hon. Jefferson Davis, Sec. of War by Lieut. R.S. Williamson, U.S. Topl. Engrs. and Lieut. H.L. Abbot, U.S. Topl. Engrs, H.C. Fillerbrown, C.D. Anderson and J. Young assts. 1855. (1861)
List No	0693.026
Note	Uncolored profiles. Horizontal scale 1:15,206.4.

Routes in Oregon and California. Profiles sheet no. 2 from the head of Des Chutes Valley to Vancouver and from Vancouver to Fort Reading, from explorations and surveys made under the direction of Hon. Jefferson Davis, Sec. of War by Lieut. R.S. Williamson, U.S. Topl. Engrs. and Lieut. H.L. Abbot, U.S. Topl. Engrs, H.C. Fillerbrown, C.D. Anderson and J. Young assts. 1855. (1861)

Abbot, Henry L., Williamson, …

Profiles 2 Des Chutes Valley …

1861

Exploration Book

Authors	Abbot, Henry L., Williamson, R.S.
Full Title	Routes in Oregon and California. Profiles sheet no. 2 from the head of Des Chutes Valley to Vancouver and from Vancouver to Fort Reading, from explorations and surveys made under the direction of Hon. Jefferson Davis, Sec. of War by Lieut. R.S. Williamson, U.S. Topl. Engrs. and Lieut. H.L. Abbot, U.S. Topl. Engrs, H.C. Fillerbrown, C.D. Anderson and J. Young assts. 1855. (1861)
List No	0693.027
Note	Uncolored profiles. Horizontal scale 1:15,206.4.

From the Mud Lakes to the Pacific Ocean, from Explorations and Surveys made under the direction of the Hon. Jefferson Davis Secretary of War by Capt. E.G. Beckwith, 3d. Artillery. F.W. Egloffstein, Topographer for the Route. 1855. Explorations and surveys for a railroad route from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. War Department. Route near the 41st Parallel. Map No. 4. Selmar Siebert's Engraving & Printing Establishment. Washington, D.C.

Beckwith, E.G.

From the Mud Lakes to Pacifi …

1861

Exploration Book

Authors	Beckwith, E.G.
Full Title	From the Mud Lakes to the Pacific Ocean, from Explorations and Surveys made under the direction of the Hon. Jefferson Davis Secretary of War by Capt. E.G. Beckwith, 3d. Artillery. F.W. Egloffstein, Topographer for the Route. 1855. Explorations and surveys for a railroad route from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. War Department. Route near the 41st Parallel. Map No. 4. Selmar Siebert's Engraving & Printing Establishment. Washington, D.C.
List No	0693.031
Note	Uncolored map drawn in detail from Pyramid Lake in present-day Nevada to Mt. Shasta. The rest of the map is in sketchy detail.

From the Rio Grande to the Pacific Ocean from explorations and surveys made under the direction of the Hon. Jefferson Davis, Secretary of War by Lieut. A.W. Whipple, Topogl. Engrs. and Lieut. J.C. Ives, Topogl. Engrs. A.H. Campbell, Civil Eng. and Surveyor, Asst. Surveyors: Wm. White Jr., N.H. Hutton, and J.P. Sherburne. 1853-4. Explorations and Surveys for a Rail Road Route from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean, War Department, Route Near the 35th Parallel, Map No. 2. Engr. by Selmar Siebert. Drawn by John D. Hoffmann.

Ives, J.C., Whipple, A.W.

From the Rio Grande to the P …

1861

Exploration Book

Authors	Ives, J.C., Whipple, A.W.
Full Title	From the Rio Grande to the Pacific Ocean from explorations and surveys made under the direction of the Hon. Jefferson Davis, Secretary of War by Lieut. A.W. Whipple, Topogl. Engrs. and Lieut. J.C. Ives, Topogl. Engrs. A.H. Campbell, Civil Eng. and Surveyor, Asst. Surveyors: Wm. White Jr., N.H. Hutton, and J.P. Sherburne. 1853-4. Explorations and Surveys for a Rail Road Route from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean, War Department, Route Near the 35th Parallel, Map No. 2. Engr. by Selmar Siebert. Drawn by John D. Hoffmann.
List No	0693.038
Note	The uncolored map stretches from Albuquerque in the east across the southwest to Los Angeles. With two inset maps: "Sketch of Campbell's Pass from Agua Azul to Salt Spring" and "Sketch of Aztec Pass."

General Map of Explorations and Surveys in California made under the direction of the Hon. Jefferson Davis, Secretary of War by Lieut. R.S. Williamson, Topogl. Engr. assisted by Lieut. J.G. Parke, Topl. Engr. and Mr. Isaac Williams Smith, Civ. Engr. 1853. Explorations and Surveys for a Rail Road Route from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. War Department. Routes in California to connect with the routes near the 32nd and 35th parallels. Engr. by Selmar Siebert.

Williamson, R.S.

General Map of Explorations …

1861

Exploration Book

Authors	Williamson, R.S.
Full Title	General Map of Explorations and Surveys in California made under the direction of the Hon. Jefferson Davis, Secretary of War by Lieut. R.S. Williamson, Topogl. Engr. assisted by Lieut. J.G. Parke, Topl. Engr. and Mr. Isaac Williams Smith, Civ. Engr. 1853. Explorations and Surveys for a Rail Road Route from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. War Department. Routes in California to connect with the routes near the 32nd and 35th parallels. Engr. by Selmar Siebert.
List No	0693.040
Note	A north/south view of California from the San Francisco Bay to San Diego. The railway line is shown extending as far east as Fort Yuma. Without color.

Map of Passes in the Sierra Nevada from Walker's Pass to the Coast Range: from Explorations and Surveys made under the direction of the Hon. Jefferson Davis, Secretary of War by Lieut. R.S. Williamson Topl. Engr. assisted by Lieut. J.G. Parke Topl. Engr. and Mr. Isaac Williams Smith, Civ. Engr. 1853. Explorations and Surveys for a Rail Road Route from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. War Department. Routes in California to connect with the routes near the 32nd and 35th parallels. Engraved by Selmar Siebert.

Williamson, R.S.

Passes, Sierra Nevada, Walke …

1861

Exploration Book

Authors	Williamson, R.S.
Full Title	Map of Passes in the Sierra Nevada from Walker's Pass to the Coast Range: from Explorations and Surveys made under the direction of the Hon. Jefferson Davis, Secretary of War by Lieut. R.S. Williamson Topl. Engr. assisted by Lieut. J.G. Parke Topl. Engr. and Mr. Isaac Williams Smith, Civ. Engr. 1853. Explorations and Surveys for a Rail Road Route from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. War Department. Routes in California to connect with the routes near the 32nd and 35th parallels. Engraved by Selmar Siebert.
List No	0693.041
Note	Map uncolored.

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