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Arrowsmith, Aaron
Top Sheet: Germany.
1816
Separate Map
| Authors |
Arrowsmith, Aaron |
| Full Title |
(Top Sheet to) To His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge, K. G. &c. This Map of the Physical Divisions of Germany, Exhibiting the Post Roads, Canals &c, Constructed from Original Materials, Is with Permission Most humbly Inscribed by His Royal Highness's Faithful & most Devoted Servant, A. Arrowsmith. J. Rowe scrt. & scrulpt. London Published 2nd. Octr. 1812 by A. Arrowsmith Hydrographer to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, No. 10 Soho Square. Additions & Corrections to Sept. 1816. |
| List No |
6706.001 |
| Note |
This map was first issued in 1812 (see our 6712.000), this 1816 edition has been updated to show the new boundaries resulting from the Treaty of Paris of November 1815. Many areas along the boundary of Germany and France have been changed. "Arrowsmith was soon recognized in Britain and abroad as a cartographer of outstanding accuracy and skill and was accorded the title of hydrographer to the prince regent about 1810 and that of hydrographer to the king in 1820. His maps were in great demand by official bodies such as the Admiralty and, more surprisingly given their great size and hence cost, with the public as well. In 1807 he published his map of Scotland, based on the military survey of Scotland of 1745-55 and of particular interest for the accompanying Memoir (1809) in which he described how he constructed the map. His last major work was his map of India (1822). He engraved and printed many of his own maps and all of those produced in his shop (at 10 Soho Square from 1814) were noted for the functional beauty and simplicity with which they were engraved" (Elizabeth Baigent for DNB). |
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Arrowsmith, Aaron
Middle Sheet: Germany.
1816
Separate Map
| Authors |
Arrowsmith, Aaron |
| Full Title |
(Middle Sheet to) To His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge, K. G. &c. This Map of the Physical Divisions of Germany, Exhibiting the Post Roads, Canals &c, Constructed from Original Materials, Is with Permission Most humbly Inscribed by His Royal Highness's Faithful & most Devoted Servant, A. Arrowsmith. J. Rowe scrt. & scrulpt. London Published 2nd. Octr. 1812 by A. Arrowsmith Hydrographer to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, No. 10 Soho Square. Additions & Corrections to Sept. 1816. |
| List No |
6706.002 |
| Note |
This map was first issued in 1812 (see our 6712.000), this 1816 edition has been updated to show the new boundaries resulting from the Treaty of Paris of November 1815. Many areas along the boundary of Germany and France have been changed. "Arrowsmith was soon recognized in Britain and abroad as a cartographer of outstanding accuracy and skill and was accorded the title of hydrographer to the prince regent about 1810 and that of hydrographer to the king in 1820. His maps were in great demand by official bodies such as the Admiralty and, more surprisingly given their great size and hence cost, with the public as well. In 1807 he published his map of Scotland, based on the military survey of Scotland of 1745-55 and of particular interest for the accompanying Memoir (1809) in which he described how he constructed the map. His last major work was his map of India (1822). He engraved and printed many of his own maps and all of those produced in his shop (at 10 Soho Square from 1814) were noted for the functional beauty and simplicity with which they were engraved" (Elizabeth Baigent for DNB). |
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Arrowsmith, Aaron
Bottom Sheet: Germany.
1816
Separate Map
| Authors |
Arrowsmith, Aaron |
| Full Title |
(Bottom Sheet to) To His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge, K. G. &c. This Map of the Physical Divisions of Germany, Exhibiting the Post Roads, Canals &c, Constructed from Original Materials, Is with Permission Most humbly Inscribed by His Royal Highness's Faithful & most Devoted Servant, A. Arrowsmith. J. Rowe scrt. & scrulpt. London Published 2nd. Octr. 1812 by A. Arrowsmith Hydrographer to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, No. 10 Soho Square. Additions & Corrections to Sept. 1816. |
| List No |
6706.003 |
| Note |
Two flaps added at the bottom of the sheet extend the map to parts of northern Italy. This map was first issued in 1812 (see our 6712.000), this 1816 edition has been updated to show the new boundaries resulting from the Treaty of Paris of November 1815. Many areas along the boundary of Germany and France have been changed. "Arrowsmith was soon recognized in Britain and abroad as a cartographer of outstanding accuracy and skill and was accorded the title of hydrographer to the prince regent about 1810 and that of hydrographer to the king in 1820. His maps were in great demand by official bodies such as the Admiralty and, more surprisingly given their great size and hence cost, with the public as well. In 1807 he published his map of Scotland, based on the military survey of Scotland of 1745-55 and of particular interest for the accompanying Memoir (1809) in which he described how he constructed the map. His last major work was his map of India (1822). He engraved and printed many of his own maps and all of those produced in his shop (at 10 Soho Square from 1814) were noted for the functional beauty and simplicity with which they were engraved" (Elizabeth Baigent for DNB). |
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Arrowsmith, Aaron
Composite: Germany.
1816
Separate Map
| Authors |
Arrowsmith, Aaron |
| Full Title |
(Composite Map of) To His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge, K. G. &c. This Map of the Physical Divisions of Germany, Exhibiting the Post Roads, Canals &c, Constructed from Original Materials, Is with Permission Most humbly Inscribed by His Royal Highness's Faithful & most Devoted Servant, A. Arrowsmith. J. Rowe scrt. & scrulpt. London Published 2nd. Octr. 1812 by A. Arrowsmith Hydrographer to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, No. 10 Soho Square. Additions & Corrections to Sept. 1816. |
| List No |
6706.004 |
| Note |
This map was first issued in 1812 (see our 6712.000), this 1816 edition has been updated to show the new boundaries resulting from the Treaty of Paris of November 1815. Many areas along the boundary of Germany and France have been changed. "Arrowsmith was soon recognized in Britain and abroad as a cartographer of outstanding accuracy and skill and was accorded the title of hydrographer to the prince regent about 1810 and that of hydrographer to the king in 1820. His maps were in great demand by official bodies such as the Admiralty and, more surprisingly given their great size and hence cost, with the public as well. In 1807 he published his map of Scotland, based on the military survey of Scotland of 1745-55 and of particular interest for the accompanying Memoir (1809) in which he described how he constructed the map. His last major work was his map of India (1822). He engraved and printed many of his own maps and all of those produced in his shop (at 10 Soho Square from 1814) were noted for the functional beauty and simplicity with which they were engraved" (Elizabeth Baigent for DNB). |
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Arrowsmith, Aaron
Upper Sheet: A Sketch of the
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1815
Separate Map
| Authors |
Arrowsmith, Aaron |
| Full Title |
(Upper Sheet to) A Sketch of the Countries between Jerusalem and Aleppo. By A. Arrowsmith 1814. London, Published by A. Arrowsmith Hydrographer H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, No. 10 Soho Square, 1815. |
| List No |
6730.001 |
| Note |
"This exceptionally detailed map of the Holy Land not only gives information on the area's Biblical past - the naming of the 12 tribes of Israel, and the location of important sites but also the contemporary make-up of the area with the demarcation of the Pashalics of Acre, Tripoli, Aleppo, and Damascus.The title of the map was probably taken from Maundrell's 'A Journey from Aleppo to Jerusalem…'. The work was first published in 1703 and would continue to be a hugely popular book well into the nineteenth century. In fact Arrowsmith quotes him: 'Jacob's Well. It is dug in a firm Rock about 3 yards in diameter and 35 in depth, 5 of which we found full of water'. Arrowsmith also draws upon the writings of M. Seetzen whose travels were published in 1809. The most famous passage tells of his journey around the 'Dead Sea', which he under-took alone and dressed as a beggar." (Lyon and Turnbull) |
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Arrowsmith, Aaron
Lower Sheet: A Sketch of the
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1815
Separate Map
| Authors |
Arrowsmith, Aaron |
| Full Title |
(Lower Sheet to) A Sketch of the Countries between Jerusalem and Aleppo. By A. Arrowsmith 1814. London, Published by A. Arrowsmith Hydrographer H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, No. 10 Soho Square, 1815. |
| List No |
6730.002 |
| Note |
"This exceptionally detailed map of the Holy Land not only gives information on the area's Biblical past - the naming of the 12 tribes of Israel, and the location of important sites but also the contemporary make-up of the area with the demarcation of the Pashalics of Acre, Tripoli, Aleppo, and Damascus.The title of the map was probably taken from Maundrell's 'A Journey from Aleppo to Jerusalem…'. The work was first published in 1703 and would continue to be a hugely popular book well into the nineteenth century. In fact Arrowsmith quotes him: 'Jacob's Well. It is dug in a firm Rock about 3 yards in diameter and 35 in depth, 5 of which we found full of water'. Arrowsmith also draws upon the writings of M. Seetzen whose travels were published in 1809. The most famous passage tells of his journey around the 'Dead Sea', which he under-took alone and dressed as a beggar." (Lyon and Turnbull) |
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Arrowsmith, Aaron
Lower Sheet: Map of the Isla
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1818
Separate Map
| Authors |
Arrowsmith, Aaron |
| Full Title |
(Lower Sheet to) Map of the Island of Japan, Kurile &c. with the Adjacent Coasts of the Chinese Dominions and a Sketch of the River Amoor and the Baikal Lake Including the Trading Posts of Russia and China and their relative situations with Peking. Delineated by A. Arrowsmith 1811. London, Published by A. Arrowsmith, No. 10 Soho Square, Hydrographer to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, 4th January, 1811. Additions to 1818. |
| List No |
6733.001 |
| Note |
"Large and detailed map of Japan and the northeast coast of Asia.This map is a fine example of Arrowsmith's relentless updating of his maps. First issued in 1811, the map shows the tracks of some of the most important naval expeditions of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century, which charted the waters around Japan, Korea, North East China, and Russia's Pacific coast. These include those made by La Perouse (1787), HMS 'Hindostan' which carried Lord George Macartney on his embassy to China, Broughton in HMS 'Providence' (1797), and the "track of the Russian's in 1805" - Admiral Krusenstern, who led the first Russian circumnavigation. For this 1818 edition Arrowsmith has also added the the track of HMS 'Alceste', and HC Ship 'Discovery' which, made several voyages around the Yellow Sea in 1816. Arrowsmith most probably drew upon the surgeon aboard the 'Alceste', John McCloed, and his book 'A narrative of a Voyage to the Yellow Sea' (1818), for the most up-to-date information." (Lyon and Turnbull). |
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Arrowsmith, Aaron
Upper Sheet: Map of the Isla
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1818
Separate Map
| Authors |
Arrowsmith, Aaron |
| Full Title |
(Upper Sheet to) Map of the Island of Japan, Kurile &c. with the Adjacent Coasts of the Chinese Dominions and a Sketch of the River Amoor and the Baikal Lake Including the Trading Posts of Russia and China and their relative situations with Peking. Delineated by A. Arrowsmith 1811. London, Published by A. Arrowsmith, No. 10 Soho Square, Hydrographer to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, 4th January, 1811. Additions to 1818. |
| List No |
6733.002 |
| Note |
"Large and detailed map of Japan and the northeast coast of Asia.This map is a fine example of Arrowsmith's relentless updating of his maps. First issued in 1811, the map shows the tracks of some of the most important naval expeditions of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century, which charted the waters around Japan, Korea, North East China, and Russia's Pacific coast. These include those made by La Perouse (1787), HMS 'Hindostan' which carried Lord George Macartney on his embassy to China, Broughton in HMS 'Providence' (1797), and the "track of the Russian's in 1805" - Admiral Krusenstern, who led the first Russian circumnavigation. For this 1818 edition Arrowsmith has also added the the track of HMS 'Alceste', and HC Ship 'Discovery' which, made several voyages around the Yellow Sea in 1816. Arrowsmith most probably drew upon the surgeon aboard the 'Alceste', John McCloed, and his book 'A narrative of a Voyage to the Yellow Sea' (1818), for the most up-to-date information." (Lyon and Turnbull). |
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Bulkley, Charles S.
Map of Lands of the Saucelit
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1868
Separate Map
| Authors |
Bulkley, Charles S. |
| Full Title |
Map of Lands of the Saucelito Land and Ferry Company As Laid Out Under The Direction of Chas. S. Bulkley C.E., L.H. Shortt, & S.R. Throckmorton, Jr., engineers, H.A. Lricks (Alricks), Jr. topographer. Scale, 660 ft. to the inch. Drawn on stone by W. Vallance Gray. G.T. Brown & Co. Print. |
| List No |
6810.000 |
| Note |
Important early map of Sausalito, showing the lands of the Sausalito Land & Ferry Company. Oriented with Southwest at the top. Relief shown by hachures. The map credits G.T. Brown & Co. in San Francisco as the printer and W. Vallance Gray as the lithographer, making this one of the earliest maps produced by G.T. Brown & Company. In 1868, the Saucelito Land & Ferry Company purchased a tract of land and began advertising water front property in Saucelito Ranch. Bulkley laid out the town in a series of town lots and larger country seats, along with the streets shown on the map. The first building constructed was the Saucelito Hotel in 1869. The map provides an excellent look at the detailed planning associated with the re-birth of Saucelito in 1868. The town is meticulously laid out over a fine topographical presentation of the terrain adjoining Richardson's Bay and extending to Bear Valley and Tennessee Valley. A number of the waterfront blocks laid out on the map were actually underwater at the time of its construction, as highlighted by the meandering coastline adjoining Richardson's Bay. This ambitious use of the waterfront did not result in permanent streets or development for a significant portion of the underwater lands, but some parts of this original layout did in fact survive in the present layout of the town. The map would appear to be the earliest printed map of Sausalito and is pre-dated in OCLC only by a photocopy of the G.F. Emmons manuscript map of the town, produced circa 1851. 3 examples of map found (Bancroft, British Library and Huntington Library). Brown produced another map of Sausalito in 1875 (1 copy located - Bancroft). No other maps of Sausalito were apparently published until 1880, when the Schmidt Label Company published a a new map for the Sausalito Land and Ferry Company (1 copy located at Yale). |
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Smith, Karl
Mississippi the magnolia sta
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1938
Separate Map
| Authors |
Smith, Karl |
| Full Title |
Mississippi the magnolia state. Copyright 1938 by Karl Smith, Cartographer, Louisville, Kentucky. |
| List No |
6814.000 |
| Note |
An attractive pictorial map 56 1/2 x 40 1/2, printed in color. Showing cities, dated historical events, industry, major public buildings, etc. Includes a decorative title cartouche and vignette illustrations of the state seal at the lower right and Hernando de Soto in the upper left. |
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United States. Alaska Road C
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Map of Alaska By the Alaska
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1909
Separate Map
| Authors |
United States. Alaska Road Commission |
| Full Title |
Map of Alaska By the Alaska Road Commission. 1909. (Upper left sheet) Compiled from Surveys of the Alaska Road Commission, the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Army Surveys, and the Canadian Geological Survey. Drawn by Jas. H. Watson. C.E. Superintendent A.R.C. Andrew B. Graham Co., lithographers, Washington, D.C. (insets) Aleutian Islands, (St. Lawrence, Nunivak Island, and Pribilof Islands.) |
| List No |
6821.001 |
| Note |
One color map on 4 sheets. Upper left sheet. Composite has been created for the set. With 2 insets. Shows roads, trails, railroads, telegraph lines, etc. Relief shown by contours. contour interval 1000 feet. Includes the list of members of the Commission. The map is a monster production, much larger than any other general map of Alaska published in this time period. The Board of Road Commissioners for Alaska, more commonly known as the Alaska Road Commission or ARC, was created in 1905 as a board of the U.S. War Department. Prior to its creation, the Alaska Interior was largely roadless up until about the 1870s, with only a network of trails established by the native people of Alaska, which Russian, and later American, traders and prospectors used as well. Prospectors and others wished for an easier overland route between a year round port in southern Alaska and the Yukon River. The US Army began surveying and determined the best route would be north from Valdez. The Army started construction of a pack trail from Valdez to Eagle in 1898. By 1899 this project was also known as the Trans-Alaska Military Road. In the early 1900s, congressional committees investigating transportation needs in Alaska, including a 1903 visit by a Senate committee on Territories, recommended that the War Department construct a trail system and upgrade the newly built Valdez-Eagle trail to a wagon road. Congress approved legislation establishing a commission to oversee these and other improvements on January 27, 1905, Congress approved legislation establishing a commission to oversee these and other improvements on January 27, 1905 and the Alaska Road Commission (ARC), was organized May 15, 1905, by order of the Secretary of War. |
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United States. Alaska Road C
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Map of Alaska By the Alaska
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1909
Separate Map
| Authors |
United States. Alaska Road Commission |
| Full Title |
Map of Alaska By the Alaska Road Commission. 1909. (Upper right sheet) Compiled from Surveys of the Alaska Road Commission, the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Army Surveys, and the Canadian Geological Survey. Drawn by Jas. H. Watson. C.E. Superintendent A.R.C. Andrew B. Graham Co., lithographers, Washington, D.C. (insets) Aleutian Islands, (St. Lawrence, Nunivak Island, and Pribilof Islands.) |
| List No |
6821.002 |
| Note |
One color map on 4 sheets, 150x178 cm. Upper right sheet. Composite has been created for the set. With 2 insets. Shows roads, trails, railroads, telegraph lines, etc. Relief shown by contours. contour interval 1000 feet. Includes the list of members of the Commission. The map is a monster production, much larger than any other general map of Alaska published in this time period. The Board of Road Commissioners for Alaska, more commonly known as the Alaska Road Commission or ARC, was created in 1905 as a board of the U.S. War Department. Prior to its creation, the Alaska Interior was largely roadless up until about the 1870s, with only a network of trails established by the native people of Alaska, which Russian, and later American, traders and prospectors used as well. Prospectors and others wished for an easier overland route between a year round port in southern Alaska and the Yukon River. The US Army began surveying and determined the best route would be north from Valdez. The Army started construction of a pack trail from Valdez to Eagle in 1898. By 1899 this project was also known as the Trans-Alaska Military Road. In the early 1900s, congressional committees investigating transportation needs in Alaska, including a 1903 visit by a Senate committee on Territories, recommended that the War Department construct a trail system and upgrade the newly built Valdez-Eagle trail to a wagon road. Congress approved legislation establishing a commission to oversee these and other improvements on January 27, 1905, Congress approved legislation establishing a commission to oversee these and other improvements on January 27, 1905 and the Alaska Road Commission (ARC), was organized May 15, 1905, by order of the Secretary of War. |
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United States. Alaska Road C
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Map of Alaska By the Alaska
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1909
Separate Map
| Authors |
United States. Alaska Road Commission |
| Full Title |
Map of Alaska By the Alaska Road Commission. 1909. (Lower left sheet) Compiled from Surveys of the Alaska Road Commission, the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Army Surveys, and the Canadian Geological Survey. Drawn by Jas. H. Watson. C.E. Superintendent A.R.C. Andrew B. Graham Co., lithographers, Washington, D.C. (insets) Aleutian Islands, (St. Lawrence, Nunivak Island, and Pribilof Islands.) |
| List No |
6821.003 |
| Note |
One color map on 4 sheets, 150x178 cm. Lower left sheet. Composite has been created for the set. With 2 insets. Shows roads, trails, railroads, telegraph lines, etc. Relief shown by contours. contour interval 1000 feet. Includes the list of members of the Commission. The map is a monster production, much larger than any other general map of Alaska published in this time period. The Board of Road Commissioners for Alaska, more commonly known as the Alaska Road Commission or ARC, was created in 1905 as a board of the U.S. War Department. Prior to its creation, the Alaska Interior was largely roadless up until about the 1870s, with only a network of trails established by the native people of Alaska, which Russian, and later American, traders and prospectors used as well. Prospectors and others wished for an easier overland route between a year round port in southern Alaska and the Yukon River. The US Army began surveying and determined the best route would be north from Valdez. The Army started construction of a pack trail from Valdez to Eagle in 1898. By 1899 this project was also known as the Trans-Alaska Military Road. In the early 1900s, congressional committees investigating transportation needs in Alaska, including a 1903 visit by a Senate committee on Territories, recommended that the War Department construct a trail system and upgrade the newly built Valdez-Eagle trail to a wagon road. Congress approved legislation establishing a commission to oversee these and other improvements on January 27, 1905, Congress approved legislation establishing a commission to oversee these and other improvements on January 27, 1905 and the Alaska Road Commission (ARC), was organized May 15, 1905, by order of the Secretary of War. |
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United States. Alaska Road C
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Map of Alaska By the Alaska
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1909
Separate Map
| Authors |
United States. Alaska Road Commission |
| Full Title |
Map of Alaska By the Alaska Road Commission. 1909. (Lower right sheet) Compiled from Surveys of the Alaska Road Commission, the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Army Surveys, and the Canadian Geological Survey. Drawn by Jas. H. Watson. C.E. Superintendent A.R.C. Andrew B. Graham Co., lithographers, Washington, D.C. (insets) Aleutian Islands, (St. Lawrence, Nunivak Island, and Pribilof Islands.) |
| List No |
6821.004 |
| Note |
One color map on 4 sheets, 150x178 cm. Lower right sheet. Composite has been created for the set. With 2 insets. Shows roads, trails, railroads, telegraph lines, etc. Relief shown by contours. contour interval 1000 feet. Includes the list of members of the Commission. The map is a monster production, much larger than any other general map of Alaska published in this time period. The Board of Road Commissioners for Alaska, more commonly known as the Alaska Road Commission or ARC, was created in 1905 as a board of the U.S. War Department. Prior to its creation, the Alaska Interior was largely roadless up until about the 1870s, with only a network of trails established by the native people of Alaska, which Russian, and later American, traders and prospectors used as well. Prospectors and others wished for an easier overland route between a year round port in southern Alaska and the Yukon River. The US Army began surveying and determined the best route would be north from Valdez. The Army started construction of a pack trail from Valdez to Eagle in 1898. By 1899 this project was also known as the Trans-Alaska Military Road. In the early 1900s, congressional committees investigating transportation needs in Alaska, including a 1903 visit by a Senate committee on Territories, recommended that the War Department construct a trail system and upgrade the newly built Valdez-Eagle trail to a wagon road. Congress approved legislation establishing a commission to oversee these and other improvements on January 27, 1905, Congress approved legislation establishing a commission to oversee these and other improvements on January 27, 1905 and the Alaska Road Commission (ARC), was organized May 15, 1905, by order of the Secretary of War. |
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United States. Alaska Road C
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Composite: Map of Alaska By
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1909
Separate Map
| Authors |
United States. Alaska Road Commission |
| Full Title |
(Composite Map to) Map of Alaska By the Alaska Road Commission. 1909. Compiled from Surveys of the Alaska Road Commission, the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Army Surveys, and the Canadian Geological Survey. Drawn by Jas. H. Watson. C.E. Superintendent A.R.C. Andrew B. Graham Co., lithographers, Washington, D.C. (insets) Aleutian Islands, (St. Lawrence, Nunivak Island, and Pribilof Islands.) |
| List No |
6821.005 |
| Note |
One color map on 4 sheets, 150x178 cm. Composite map. Composite has been created for the set. With 2 insets. Shows roads, trails, railroads, telegraph lines, etc. Relief shown by contours. contour interval 1000 feet. Includes the list of members of the Commission. The map is a monster production, much larger than any other general map of Alaska published in this time period. The Board of Road Commissioners for Alaska, more commonly known as the Alaska Road Commission or ARC, was created in 1905 as a board of the U.S. War Department. Prior to its creation, the Alaska Interior was largely roadless up until about the 1870s, with only a network of trails established by the native people of Alaska, which Russian, and later American, traders and prospectors used as well. Prospectors and others wished for an easier overland route between a year round port in southern Alaska and the Yukon River. The US Army began surveying and determined the best route would be north from Valdez. The Army started construction of a pack trail from Valdez to Eagle in 1898. By 1899 this project was also known as the Trans-Alaska Military Road. In the early 1900s, congressional committees investigating transportation needs in Alaska, including a 1903 visit by a Senate committee on Territories, recommended that the War Department construct a trail system and upgrade the newly built Valdez-Eagle trail to a wagon road. Congress approved legislation establishing a commission to oversee these and other improvements on January 27, 1905, Congress approved legislation establishing a commission to oversee these and other improvements on January 27, 1905 and the Alaska Road Commission (ARC), was organized May 15, 1905, by order of the Secretary of War. |
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Bolton, Herbert Eugene, 1870
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Covers: Explorations on the
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1915
Separate Map
| Authors |
Bolton, Herbert Eugene, 1870-1953. |
| Full Title |
(Covers to) Explorations on the Northern Frontier of New Spain 1535-1706 : compiled by Herbert Bolton : University of California Press : November, 1915, Price 10 cents. (at head of title) University of California Map Series, No.1. |
| List No |
6838.001 |
| Note |
Outline hand color map, folded to heavy paper cover, 31 x 24 cm. , with title " University of California Map Series, No.1 : Explorations on the Northern Frontier of New Spain 1535-1706 : compiled by Herbert Bolton : University of California Press : November, 1915, Price 10 cents." Covers Mexico and western United States. Showing the routes of the earliest explorers in California, Texas, Mexico and the Southwest, The map incudes the routes of a number of early Spanish explorers, including Ulloa (1539), Cabrillo (1542), Ferrelo (1543), Oñate (1604-05), Espejo (1582), Cardenas (1540), Coronado (1542), Uribari (1706), De Soto (1541), Vizcaino (1602), Alarcon (1540), Castillo (1630), Sosa (1590), Vaca (1535), Joutel (1687), Moscoso (1542), Tonti (1686-88), Benal (1697), Zaldivar (1587), Humaña (1594), De Leon (1690), Rodriguez (1581), Rosque (1675), Barroto (1686), Rivas and Yriarte (1687), Azcue (1655), Bosque (1674), and many others. |
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Bolton, Herbert Eugene, 1870
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Explorations on the northern
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1915
Separate Map
| Authors |
Bolton, Herbert Eugene, 1870-1953. |
| Full Title |
Explorations on the northern frontier of New Spain 1535-1706 : compiled by Herbert Bolton 1915, H.B. Foster, del. |
| List No |
6838.002 |
| Note |
Outline hand color map, folded to heavy paper cover, 31 x 24 cm. , with title " University of California Map Series, No.1 : Explorations on the Northern Frontier of New Spain 1535-1706 : compiled by Herbert Bolton : University of California Press : November, 1915, Price 10 cents." Covers Mexico and western United States. Showing the routes of the earliest explorers in California, Texas, Mexico and the Southwest, The map incudes the routes of a number of early Spanish explorers, including Ulloa (1539), Cabrillo (1542), Ferrelo (1543), Oñate (1604-05), Espejo (1582), Cardenas (1540), Coronado (1542), Uribari (1706), De Soto (1541), Vizcaino (1602), Alarcon (1540), Castillo (1630), Sosa (1590), Vaca (1535), Joutel (1687), Moscoso (1542), Tonti (1686-88), Benal (1697), Zaldivar (1587), Humaña (1594), De Leon (1690), Rodriguez (1581), Rosque (1675), Barroto (1686), Rivas and Yriarte (1687), Azcue (1655), Bosque (1674), and many others. |
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Desjardins, Constant
Vergleichendes Tableau der L
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1855
Separate Map
| Authors |
Desjardins, Constant |
| Full Title |
Vergleichendes Tableau der Lange der Strome und der Grosse der Seen der Erde in geograph. Meilen zu 15 am Grad. Kartchen zur Berichtigung des wahren Laufes der Strome des Tableau mit den correspondirenden Rangs-Zahlen. Bearbeitet von Prof. Const. Desjardins. Verlag von J. Bermann. Ged., bei. L. Forster. (with 3 insets) Afrika. Europa, Asien, Nord Amerika. Sud Amerika. |
| List No |
6843.001 |
| Note |
Rare color chart framed in decorative borders. Showing comparative table of the length of the rivers and lakes of the world. The lakes and rivers of the Eastern Hemisphere are shown on the left, with lakes and rivers of the Eastern Hemisphere on the right. Includes notes, and tables indicating correct run of the currents with corresponding numbers. |
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Desjardins, Constant
Vergleichendes Tableau der b
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1855
Separate Map
| Authors |
Desjardins, Constant |
| Full Title |
Vergleichendes Tableau der bedeutendsten Hoehen der Erde, von Prof. C. Desjardins. 4te Auflage. Munchen 1855. Zu haben in Wien bei Joseph Bermann am Graben (fur ganz Osterreich.), in Munchen bei May und Widmayer (fur Deutschland). Eigentum des Verfassers. |
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6844.001 |
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Rare color chart framed in decorative borders. Showing comparative table of the greatest Mountains and Volcanoes of the world. Extensive table indicating their relative heights with corresponding numbers. |
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Arrowsmith, Aaron
Upper Sheets: Map of the Alp
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1804
Separate Map
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Arrowsmith, Aaron |
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(Upper Sheets to) Map of the Alpine Country in the South of Europe. By A. Arrowsmith. Hydrographer to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales.1804. |
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6904.001 |
| Note |
The upper two sheets joined as one. With title cartouche scene by J. Webber. Map is on four sheets, joined as two. "This large and detailed map shows the political make-up of North Italy and central Europe at the beginning of the nineteenth century. It most notably marks the newly formed Italian Republic (the vassal state of the French Republic), which would in 1805 become the Kingdom of Italy. The map also depicts Swiss cantons - which were in the process of being reorganized under the guidance of Napoleon." (Lyon and Turnbull). The title cartouche is constructed from a beautiful view of the village of Chamouny (Chamonix) by J. Webber, 1787. |
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Arrowsmith, Aaron
Lower Sheets: Map of the Alp
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1804
Separate Map
| Authors |
Arrowsmith, Aaron |
| Full Title |
(Lower Sheets to) Map of the Alpine Country in the South of Europe. By A. Arrowsmith. Hydrographer to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales.1804. |
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6904.002 |
| Note |
The lower two sheets joined as one. With title cartouche scene by J. Webber. Map is on four sheets, joined as two. "This large and detailed map shows the political make-up of North Italy and central Europe at the beginning of the nineteenth century. It most notably marks the newly formed Italian Republic (the vassal state of the French Republic), which would in 1805 become the Kingdom of Italy. The map also depicts Swiss cantons - which were in the process of being reorganized under the guidance of Napoleon." (Lyon and Turnbull). The title cartouche is constructed from a beautiful view of the village of Chamouny (Chamonix) by J. Webber, 1787. This map shows Arrowsmith's dense cartographic style used in areas where the landscape was known (Europe) as contrasted to his sparse style where much of the landscape was unknown (Americas, Africa). |
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Arrowsmith, Aaron
Upper Sheet: A Map of Lower
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1807
Separate Map
| Authors |
Arrowsmith, Aaron |
| Full Title |
(Upper Sheet to) A Map of Lower Egypt from Various Surveys communicated by Major Bryce and other Officers. Drawn by A. Arrowsmith 1807. London, Published A. Arrowsmith, No.10 Soho Square, 10th November, 1807. |
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6912.001 |
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"Large and detailed maps of Egypt published just after the failed Alexandrian Expedition, a major operation during the Anglo-Turkish War of 1807-1809. By 1806, Britain had become increasingly fearful of France's growing influence in Constantinople. After the failure of the Dardanelles Operation in September of that year, the British sent a naval force, under the command of Alexander Mackenzie-Fraser, to secure Alexandria as a base from which to conduct their operations against the Ottomans and French. Although initially met with little resistance, the British were hampered by supply issues and, later on, by stiff Egyptian counteraction. By the end of September they were forced to leave Alexandria having failed in their mission. A great deal of the geographical information for the map of Lower Egypt came from Sir Alexander Bryce of the Royal Engineers (d.1832), who had served under Sir Ralph Abercromby at the Battle of Alexandria of 1801. Bryce would (together with Captain W. Mudge of Ordnance Survey renown) help in carrying out General Roy's system of triangulation for connecting the meridians of Greenwich and Paris, and in the measurement of a "base of verification" in Romney Marsh." (Lyon and Turnbull) Detailed notes describe the condition of canals, roads, and navigation of the Nile River. |
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Arrowsmith, Aaron
Lower Sheet: A Map of Lower
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1807
Separate Map
| Authors |
Arrowsmith, Aaron |
| Full Title |
(Lower Sheet to) A Map of Lower Egypt from Various Surveys communicated by Major Bryce and other Officers. Drawn by A. Arrowsmith 1807. London, Published A. Arrowsmith, No.10 Soho Square, 10th November, 1807. |
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6912.002 |
| Note |
"Large and detailed maps of Egypt published just after the failed Alexandrian Expedition, a major operation during the Anglo-Turkish War of 1807-1809. By 1806, Britain had become increasingly fearful of France's growing influence in Constantinople. After the failure of the Dardanelles Operation in September of that year, the British sent a naval force, under the command of Alexander Mackenzie-Fraser, to secure Alexandria as a base from which to conduct their operations against the Ottomans and French. Although initially met with little resistance, the British were hampered by supply issues and, later on, by stiff Egyptian counteraction. By the end of September they were forced to leave Alexandria having failed in their mission. A great deal of the geographical information for the map of Lower Egypt came from Sir Alexander Bryce of the Royal Engineers (d.1832), who had served under Sir Ralph Abercromby at the Battle of Alexandria of 1801. Bryce would (together with Captain W. Mudge of Ordnance Survey renown) help in carrying out General Roy's system of triangulation for connecting the meridians of Greenwich and Paris, and in the measurement of a "base of verification" in Romney Marsh." (Lyon and Turnbull) Detailed notes describe the condition of canals, roads, and navigation of the Nile River. |
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Arrowsmith, Aaron, Kinneir,
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Upper Sheet: Map of the Coun
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1813
Separate Map
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Arrowsmith, Aaron, Kinneir, John Macdonald |
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(Upper Sheet to) Map of the Countries lying between the Euphrates and Indus on the East and West, and the Oxus and Terek and Indian Ocean on the North and South. Inscribed to Brigadier General Sir John Malcolm Knight of the Royal Persian Order of the Lion and Sun By John Macdonald Kinneir. Published, A. Arrowsmith No. 10 Soho Square Hydrographer to H.R.H., 1st January 1813. |
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6914.001 |
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"The map is inscribed by John Macdonald Kinneir to Brigadier General Sir John Malcolm. Sir John Malcolm (1769-1833) spent the majority of his career in India in the employ of the East India Company. Whilst in India he gained a keen interest in the Persian Empire that would lead him to undertake several envoys to Persia under the auspices of the East India Company. In Persia, Malcolm not only successfully introduced the potato, but also took with him several men to conduct research into the country. One such was Kinneir, who in 1813, produced a 'Geographical Memoir of the Persian Empire', which described in detail the routes between the major towns. The present map was intended to accompany that work.The major reason for his research was Britain's increasing concern over Russia gaining power within the region, and whom they feared might invade India. This battle for influence in the area would continue throughout the nineteenth century and become known as 'The Great Game'." (Lyon and Turnbull) |
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Arrowsmith, Aaron, Kinneir,
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Lower Sheet: Map of the Coun
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1813
Separate Map
| Authors |
Arrowsmith, Aaron, Kinneir, John Macdonald |
| Full Title |
(Lower Sheet to) Map of the Countries lying between the Euphrates and Indus on the East and West, and the Oxus and Terek and Indian Ocean on the North and South. Inscribed to Brigadier General Sir John Malcolm Knight of the Royal Persian Order of the Lion and Sun By John Macdonald Kinneir. Published, A. Arrowsmith No. 10 Soho Square Hydrographer to H.R.H., 1st January 1813. |
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6914.002 |
| Note |
"The map is inscribed by John Macdonald Kinneir to Brigadier General Sir John Malcolm. Sir John Malcolm (1769-1833) spent the majority of his career in India in the employ of the East India Company. Whilst in India he gained a keen interest in the Persian Empire that would lead him to undertake several envoys to Persia under the auspices of the East India Company. In Persia, Malcolm not only successfully introduced the potato, but also took with him several men to conduct research into the country. One such was Kinneir, who in 1813, produced a 'Geographical Memoir of the Persian Empire', which described in detail the routes between the major towns. The present map was intended to accompany that work.The major reason for his research was Britain's increasing concern over Russia gaining power within the region, and whom they feared might invade India. This battle for influence in the area would continue throughout the nineteenth century and become known as 'The Great Game'." (Lyon and Turnbull) |
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Arrowsmith, Aaron
Upper Sheet: A Map of the En
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1804
Separate Map
| Authors |
Arrowsmith, Aaron |
| Full Title |
(Upper Sheet to) A Map of the Environs of Constantinople Drawn from a great number of accurate astronomical & geographical manuscripts and printed documents, by A. Arrowsmith 1801 and 1804. London, Published by A. Arrowsmith, No.10 Soho Square, 4th September 1804. |
| List No |
6915.001 |
| Note |
"Arrowsmith's large and detailed map of the Ottoman Empire and the Black Sea. By the beginning of the nineteenth century the Ottoman Empire had fallen some way from the lofty heights of 1683, when it had threatened the gates of Vienna. The Russo-Turkish wars of the eighteenth century most notably that of 1768-1774 weakened the Empire considerably, and by the time of the present map's publication many of the Great European powers believed her break-up to be imminent.The ramifications of the Empire's gradual decline became know as the Eastern Question, with Britain, Austria, France, and Russia increasingly using the Empire as a pawn in their diplomatic games. At the time of the production of the map during the Napoleonic War - Britain was increasingly concerned by both Russian and French involvement in Ottoman affairs. She feared not only Russian designs on Constantinople and her wish for a Mediterranean port, but also that control by either power of the Eastern Mediterranean would lead to British interests - most notably in India being severely compromised." (Lyon and Turnbull). |
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Arrowsmith, Aaron
Lower Sheet: A Map of the En
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1804
Separate Map
| Authors |
Arrowsmith, Aaron |
| Full Title |
(Lower Sheet to) A Map of the Environs of Constantinople Drawn from a great number of accurate astronomical & geographical manuscripts and printed documents, by A. Arrowsmith 1801 and 1804. London, Published by A. Arrowsmith, No.10 Soho Square, 4th September 1804. |
| List No |
6915.002 |
| Note |
"Arrowsmith's large and detailed map of the Ottoman Empire and the Black Sea. By the beginning of the nineteenth century the Ottoman Empire had fallen some way from the lofty heights of 1683, when it had threatened the gates of Vienna. The Russo-Turkish wars of the eighteenth century most notably that of 1768-1774 weakened the Empire considerably, and by the time of the present map's publication many of the Great European powers believed her break-up to be imminent.The ramifications of the Empire's gradual decline became know as the Eastern Question, with Britain, Austria, France, and Russia increasingly using the Empire as a pawn in their diplomatic games. At the time of the production of the map during the Napoleonic War - Britain was increasingly concerned by both Russian and French involvement in Ottoman affairs. She feared not only Russian designs on Constantinople and her wish for a Mediterranean port, but also that control by either power of the Eastern Mediterranean would lead to British interests - most notably in India being severely compromised." (Lyon and Turnbull). |
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