A New Map of the United States upon which are delineated the vast works of International communication, Routes Across the Continent, &c. showing also Canada and the Island of Cuba

Williams, Wellington

Published by Lippincott, Grambo & Co, Philadelphia, 1851

About this Item

Original outline color engraved map of the eastern half of the United States and part of Canada. Published during the California gold rush era and prior to the Civil War, the main map extends as far west as Nebraska, "Indian Territory" and Texas; one of the insets shows the far western states divided according to the boundaries of the Compromise of 1850. Also shown are routes to the west, railroads, cities & towns, roads & canals. With four insets, including: Map of California, Oregon, New Mexico, Utah etc. This insert completes the larger map with Mexico in the south & the British Possessions in the north. The eastern border runs through Minnesota, part of the North West Terretory, Nebraska and Texas; Map of the island of Cuba; and City & Harbor of Havana; and Map of the Niagara River and Falls. Some light browning along the original folds, and there is some brown markings around the title. Image size: 29 1/2 x 24 1/4". Paper size: 30 1/4 x 25 1/2". Original hand color map Reference: LC Railroad maps, 21. Wheat, C. I. (TM) 769 & 818. Seller Inventory # 15888

Bibliographic Details

Title: A New Map of the United States upon which ...

Publisher: Lippincott, Grambo & Co, Philadelphia

Publication Date: 1851

Edition: First printing.