COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Colton, G.W. & C.B.
Date:
1868
Short Title:
States And Territories West Of The Mississippi River
Publisher:
G.W. & C.B. Colton.
Publisher Location:
New York
Type:
Pocket Map
Obj Height cm:
71
Obj Width cm:
106
Scale 1:
3,105,000
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.
Reference:
cf Karrow 1-1720 (1873 edition).
State/Province:
U.S. Mid West
State/Province:
U.S. West
Full 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.
List No:
0158.002
Series No:
2
Engraver or Printer:
Colton's Geographical Establishment.
Publication Author:
Colton, G.W. & C.B.
Pub Date:
1868
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 Reference:
cf Karrow 1-1720 (1873 edition).
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
0158.000
Pub Type:
Pocket Map
Pub Height cm:
16
Pub Width cm:
11
Image No:
0158002
Authors:
Colton, G.W. & C.B.
Link To Source
States And Territories West Of The Mississippi River
