COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Colton, G.W. & C.B.
Date:
1871
Short Title:
Covers: West Of The Mississippi River To The Pacific Ocean
Publisher:
G.W. & C.B. Colton.
Publisher Location:
New York
Type:
Covers
Obj Height cm:
16
Obj Width cm:
10
Note:
Changes from the 1868 edition (see our #158) include the appearance of Wyoming, the completion of the Pacific Railroad, a more correct delineation of the Grand Canyon, and the relocation of the title to the lower left corner in order to show more of Texas. Full color by county. Folded into stamped dark brown cloth covers 15.5x10 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. Prime meridians are Greenwich and Washington D.C. Relief shown by hachures.
Reference:
cf Karrow 1-1720 (1873 edition).
State/Province:
U.S. West
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. 1871. Entered ... 1871 by G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co. ... Washington.
List No:
4074.001
Series No:
1
Publication Author:
Colton, G.W. & C.B.
Pub Date:
1871
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. 1871. Entered ... 1871 by G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co. ... Washington.
Pub Reference:
cf Karrow 1-1720 (1873 edition).
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
4074.000
Pub Type:
Pocket Map
Pub Height cm:
16
Pub Width cm:
10
Image No:
4074001
Authors:
Colton, G.W. & C.B.
Link To Source
Covers: West Of The Mississippi River To The Pacific Ocean
