Antique Maps of the United States
Auction No. 86
Closed March 20, 1999
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 50. United States and Canada (Geological map of the
United States and Canada), C. Lydell, London, ca. 1830. 19.7 x 15.5". (FC) Very early
geological map with great original coloring. Color coded to describe the geological
formations with a very good key. Before the discovery of gold in the southeast U.S.
Depicts from about the 110th meridian eastward with Texas named and a part of Mexico.
Arkansas, Missouri and North West Territory named west of the Mississippi River. Folded,
as issued. (A) Illustrated at right. $100-150
 51.
United States and Canada (New Railway and General Map of the United States from
Accurate Sources), York County Atlas, Ontario, 1878. 26.5 x 17.7". (PC)
Fine railroad map with lines shown in red. Large, black and white, insets of Manitoba,
Northwest Territory, Keewatin Territory and Ontario, and British Columbia, also showing
railways. Some chipping in margins, else fine. (A) $45-60
52. Canada and Alaska (Map Showing Highway Routes to Accompany
Preliminary Report on Proposed Highway to Alaska), British Columbia - Yukon -Alaska
Highway Commission, 1940. 28.7 x 38.5". (PC) Anyone who drove this highway
in the early years knows that the survey crews were really just wandering through the
wilderness in a northerly direction! Kidding aside, the map shows three proposed routes,
and several minor alternates. The completed road is one of the most remarkable
construction feats in history, just short of 1,500 miles long. Pushed through in eight
months of 1942 from a wilderness trail, and completed in just two years, the Alcan lies
within some of the most beautiful, yet forbidding, terrain in North America. Folding and
in mint condition. (A+) $60-90
53. Colonial United States and Canada (Canada, Louisiana et Terres
Angloises), D’Anville, Paris, 1755. 44 x 34". (FC) Four sheets, joined, make of
this fabulous map covering the region of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River valley and
the eastern seaboard from Newfoundland to northern Florida. Large inset of the St.
Lawrence River. Large, decorative cartouche (uncolored) designed by Gravelot and engraved
by G. de la Haye. The map was based on Mitchell’s famous map of the United States,
and depicts the boundary of the British Colonies with French Louisiana.
D’Anville’s usual, superb cartographic detail throughout. Ref: Cummings (SE)
#296. Uncommon to find all four sheets, joined and in such good, clean condition.
Professionally repaired marginal splits and fold intersections. $1500 RESERVE (A)
$1900-2100
 54.
Colonial United States and Canada (A Map of the British and French Settlements in
North America), J. Lodge, Gentleman’s Magazine, London, [1755]. 15 x
10.7". (BW) Copper engraved map of Colonial America. The map depicts, by hachures,
the French encroachment into British claimed territory. Earl Granville’s Property is
shown in North Carolina extending to the western most edge of the map, which is about the
100th Meridian. Several treaty lines are shown, with British and French forts and numerous
Indian tribes. Decorative title cartouche and lengthy description of the history of the
colonies. Ref: GENT-91. Folding as issued, with short binder’s tear, else fine. (B)
$250-300
 55.
Colonial United States and Canada (An Accurate Map of the British Empire in Nth.
America as settled by the Preliminaries in 1762), J. Gibson, Gentleman’s Magazine,
London, [1762]. 9.5 x 8.2". (FC) Copper engraved map covering from Labrador to
Florida and over to the Mississippi. The map graphically depicts "The Countries
shaded with lines are those formerly claimed or possessed by France and Spain and are now
absolutely ceded & guaranteed to Great Britain." The colonies of Virginia and
Carolina are now shown with their western boundaries on the Mississippi. The Six
Nations with their western boundary are shown occupying the Great Lakes region. Large
inset "A Chart of the Entrance of the Mississippi" is a detailed view of the
vicinity of New Orleans. Ref: Jolly GENT-165. Remargined on right and a bit of lower left
corner. (A) Illustrated at right. $250-300
 56.
Colonial United States (New England, New York, New Jersey, and Pensilvania &c.),
H. Moll, John Oldmixon’s British Empire in America, London, [1708].
10.2 x 7". (BW) Herman Moll’s earliest map of New England. New York is confined
to a narrow strip along the Hudson River, New Jersey is divided into East and West. Small
compass rose, engraved title block. Crisp impression. (A+) $325-400
57. Colonial United States (A New Map of Virgina and Maryland), H.
Moll, London, ca. 1740. 7 x 10". (BW) Quite detailed map of Chesapeake Bay and its
tributaries with hundreds of plantations marked along the rivers, and a number of Indian
villages. Several tears into the map, with some inappropriate repairs. Soiling at upper
border, else very clean and crisp impression. (C)
Illustrated at right. $200-250
 58.
Colonial United States (Karte von Luisiana, dem Laufe des Mississipi und den
Benachbarten Laendern), Bellin, Paris, 1744. 22 x 15.5". (BW) Well engraved map
covering the region from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico and over to the Rocky
Mountains and Santa Fe. Incredible detail of settlements, Indian tribes, rivers, and
trails. Nice compass rose. Trimmed to neatline at binding side, folding as issued. Very
clean, crisp impression. $850 RESERVE. (A) $1000-1200
 59.
Colonial United States (Carte de la Nouvelle Angleterre Nouvelle Yorck et
Pensilvanie), Bellin, Paris, ca. 1750. 11.5 x 8". (BW) Lovely map of the northeast,
fully engraved with mountains. The colonies are shown confined east of the Appalachian
Mountains, with the Nations Iroquoises west of the mountains. Many early
settlements and forts shown. Decorative cartouche. Light printer’s crease in border,
else fine and clean. (A) The discoloration shown is from the lighting used to photograph
the map: it is not present on the map itself.
Illustrated at right. $300-350
 60.
Colonial United States (Partie de L’Amerique Septentrionale, qui comprend le
Cours de l’Ohio, la Nlle Agleterre, la Nelle York, le New Jersey, la Pensylvanie, le
Maryland, la Virginie, la Caroline), R. de Vaugondy, Paris, ca. 1755. 24.5 x 18.7".
(OC) Beautifully engraved, large map of the eastern seaboard with a large inset of the
South Carolina coast. Very detailed map of the colonies, based on John Mitchell’s
great map of North America from the same year. Great information on the river systems and
settlements along the coast and inland to the Mississippi River. Large uncolored title
cartouche. Very faint damp stain, else fine with crisp engraving and good color. $700
RESERVE (A) See above. $850-900
 61.
Colonial United States (Carte de la Louisiane et Pays Voisins), Bellin, Paris, [1757].
11.7 x 8.2". (BW) Finely engraved and detailed map of the Louisiana Territory
extending from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico and including Nouveau Mexique and
Santa Fe. Many Indian names, as well as early European settlements. Decorative title
cartouche. Overall toning and couple of tiny worm holes in border. Fine, crisp impression.
(B) Illustrated at right. $300-350
 62.
Colonial United States (A Map of the Colonies of Connecticut and Rhode Island, Divided
into Counties & Townships from the best Authorities), T. Kitchen, London Magazine,
London, 1758. 8.7 x 7". (BW) The first printed map to depict primarily these two
colonies. The township designations are not found on any other maps. Kitchen probably used
the Survey of Gardner and Kellock (1737) as his source. Decorative title cartouche, simple
compass rose, crisp impression. Scale of 16 miles per inch. Split on fold in margin, else
fine. Ref: Jolly LOND-135 and Thompson #14. (A) $200-250
63. Colonial United States (A New and Accurate Map of the Present
Seat of War in North America, Comprehending New Jersey, Philadelphia, Pensylvania
New-York, &c.), anon., Universal Magazine, London, [1777]. 11.2 x
14.2". (BW) Scarce, REVOLUTIONARY WAR map with excellent detail of roads, mills, and
towns. Several division lines between New York and New Jersey. Title cartouche with
sailing ship. Folding, as issued with a tiny tear at fold intersection and a long binding
tear, with an old repair. $300 RESERVE. (B)
Illustrated at right. $350-450
 64.
Colonial United States (A New and accurate Map of the Province of Virginia in North
America), anon., Universal Magazine, London, [1779]. 13.2 x 11". (BW)
From the Universal Magazine’s series of the American colony maps. Covers the region
from Chesapeake Bay to the Allagany Mountains. An interesting view of the sparse
settlement in the colony just prior to the Revolution. Delicate title cartouche and simple
compass rose. Ref: Jolly UNIV-183. Folding, as issued. Lightly toned with some staining
and fold splits in margins. (A) $350-400
65.
Colonial United States (A New and accurate Map of New Jersey, from the best
Authorities), anon., Universal Magazine, London, [1780]. 10.2 x 12.2". (BW)
Scarce and rarely available, early map covers all of New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania and
part of Delaware called here The Three Lower Counties. Included are 2 lines
dividing East & West New Jersey, dated 1687 and 1743. Great detail of roads &
towns. Jolly UNIV-186. Title cartouche. Tiny fold separation, else very clean. (A) Illustrated at right. $400-450
 66.
Colonial United States (An accurate Map of New York in North America from a late
Survey), anon., Universal Magazine, London, [1780]. 10.5 x 13". (BW)
Copper engraved, folding map with much interesting detail. Covers all of New York with
parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Depicts several different boundary lines reflecting
different claims by New York and New Jersey. Provides an interesting view of the colonies
with roads, forts and villages. Delicate title cartouche. Ref: Jolly UNIV-187. Close
margin (1/8") on binding side and light tape burn in bottom border. (B) $325-375
67. United States, Philip, London, ca. 1855. 18 x 12". (FC)
Great map with early territorial borders including Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas, Indian
Territory, Washington, Oregon, Utah, and New Mexico. Script title block. (A+) Illustrated at right. $150-200
  68. United States (Pair of maps),
Virtue, ca. 1861. 16.5 x 10.5". (FC) A very interesting pair of CIVIL WAR maps. Each
depicts the United States at the outbreak of the Civil War. The Missouri Compromise Line
of 1820 is depicted, Arizona is shown below New Mexico, and Washington wraps around Oregon
and extends to the Rockies. Nebraska Territory encompasses present day WY and Dakota Ty.
takes in Montana. It is the coloring which makes these maps most interesting. The colors
show the Federal Non-slaveholding states, the Border slave-holding states, the Confederate
States, and Indian Reservations. The first map includes a color key. The second map does
not show the key and has a different color designation for Kansas. The territories are
left uncolored. Both maps are surrounded by a delicately engraved vine and floral border.
First map had paper added to margin (where trimmed for binding) and a tear that just
enters the border (with an old tape stain). Second map is very bright and fine condition.
(A) The pair. $275-325
 69.
United States (New Military Map of the United States Showing the Forts, Military
Posts, &c. with Enlarged Plans of Southern Harbors), Johnson & Ward, New
Illustrated Family Atlas of the World, New York, ca. 1864. 23.7 x 17.2".
(FC) In the west is one Dakota and a large Idaho Terr. that encompasses modern day Montana
and Wyoming, and Arizona still controls the southern tip of Nevada. Large insets of major
port cities surrounding the map; New Orleans, Charleston, Baltimore and Washington D.C.
Map dated 1861, but territorial boundaries indicated a later publication. Very attractive
color. Centerfold split repaired with archival tape and a couple of marginal tears, also
repaired. (A) $150-200
 70.
United States (Map of the United States, and Teritories together with Canada &c.),
S.Mitchell, Philadelphia, 1870. 21.2 x 13.2". (FC) Grapevine border surrounds this
attractive map with boundaries set for all but the Dakotas, and OK is still Indian
Territory. Extensive railroad network throughout the east, with only the Central Pacific
and Union Pacific connecting to the west coast. Wagon roads and emigrants routes shown in
the western territories. Inset of Island of Newfoundland. Split on centerfold, repaired
with archival tape. (A) Illustrated at right. $80-100
 71.
United States (Map of the United States of America), Lloyd, New York, ca. 1870. 26 x
16.5". (FC) Unusual map of the United States with a Table of Distances titled Pony
Express Mail & Telegraph Route. The Pony Express was a short lived venture that
operated from April 3, 1860, to late October 1861, when the transatlantic telegraph was
completed. It was intended to provide the fastest mail delivery between St. Joseph,
Missouri, and Sacramento, California. This map was issued after the Pony Express ceased
carrying mail, as evidenced by the configurations of the western territorial borders.
Several tears repaired with cello tape on face of map. (D) $100-150
 72.
United States (Lot of three maps), William Collins, Student’s Atlas,
London, ca. 1880. 11.7 x 9". (PC) Nice set of maps: Northern United States
covering from Wisconsin to Tennessee and eastward; Southern United States, covering
from eastern Indian Territory and east Texas to the Atlantic; and Western United States,
covering the states west of the Mississippi River. (A+) One of the three is illustrated at right. $50-75
 73.
United States (New Official Railroad Map of the United States and Canada), Rand
McNally, Chicago, 1885. 42.5 x 26.5". (PC) Very large, colorful map. Great detail of
the railroads. Insets Map of Atlantic Coast States Engraved on a Large Scale, and
several city plans; Boston, Cincinnati, New York, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Chicago,
Buffalo & Niagara Falls, and Washington. Only shows the bordering areas of Canada.
Chipping in margins, else fine. (A) $200-250
 74.
United States (Diagram of the Transcontinental Lines of Road Showing the Central
Pacific and Union Pacific and Their Competitors), Sen. Ex Doc #51, 50th Congress,
ca. 1890. 20 x 18". (PC) A noteworthy map of the United States showing the
transcontinental railroads. Steam ship routes are shown from New York to the Gulf ports,
and through Panama to San Francisco. Routes west of the Mississippi Rivers are outlined in
color, whereas the eastern and Canadian routes are shown in black. Many connecting lines
are shown. Folding as issued. (A+) Illustrated
at right. $80-100
 75. U.S.
Map Puzzle (United States Map - Cut on State Lines), Milton Bradley Co., Springfield,
Mass., ca. 1910. 14 x 9.5". (PC) Jigsaw puzzle constructed from paper covered board
pieces. Map has insets around U.S. of Philippines, Hawaii and Alaska. Complete with
original pasteboard box in good condition, with large paper label of Uncle Sam cutting out
the states, in printed color with gold ink overlays. Box is warped and has a some surface
soil & couple of tears. Milton Bradley was a lithographer in Springfield before
inventing his first game, The Checkered Game of Life, about 1860. He is credited
with launching the game industry in the U.S. This is model #4202. Quite nice with original
box and paper label. Overall very good and complete. (A)
Illustrated at left. $100-130
 76.
Eastern and central United States (United States), C. Smith, New General Atlas,
London, 1808. 14 x 10.5". (OC) Copper engraved map showing the U.S. in the early 19th
century. Seventeen states are shown including Kentucky and Tennessee. Georgia still has
its western boundary on the Mississippi. Florida is still divided into West and East. Western
Territory extends from PA to the Mississippi River. Louisiana occupies everything west
of the Mississippi. Lovely outline color. (A+) $300-350
 77.
Eastern and central United States (United States), Russell, ca. 1821. 10 x 8".
(FC) Lovely copper engraved map from about the 98th Meridian eastward. The new state of
Missouri is shown within the old Missouri Territory. Northwest Territory encompasses the
region between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi. There is a large Arkansas Territory.
Kansas City is named Old Kansas and there is little in the way of settlement shown
west of there. Minor surface soiling in margins. (A) $200-250
78. Eastern and central United States (Carte des Etats-Unis
D’Amerique Comprenant un Partie des Districts de l’Ouest et de la Nouvelle
Bretagne), Andriveau-Goujon, Atlas Universel, Paris, 1841. 19.7 x
14.7". (OC) Territories include Michigan Ty., Northwest Ty., Arkansas Ty., and west
of that are the Indian Districts ( Sioux, Mandan, Osages, and Ozark). Texas is shown as a
state in Mexico. Beautifully colored and surrounded in a keyboard style border, with a
script title. Minor foxing on paper edges, and margins are very wide. (A) Illustrated at right. $275-350
 79.
Eastern and central United States (Carte Generale des Etats-Unis, des Haut et
Bas-Canada…), A. H. Brue, Paris, 1843. 20 x 14.2". (OC) Very uncommon and well
engraved map covering all the eastern United States to about the 100th Meridian, with a
bit of southern Canada. The western territories include Ter. Du Nord Ouest
encompassing present day WI & MN, a very large Iowa that takes in all the territory
north of Missouri and over to the Missouri River. Missouri is also oversized and takes in
part of present day Kansas up to the Missouri River. The rest of the west is a designated
as Indian Districts. The eastern part of Texas is shown, and is an Independent
Republic. Insets of the tip of Florida and Newfoundland. Original outline color (slightly
faded), on heavy paper with very wide margins and the royal seal above the script title.
Damp stain in bottom margin, well outside map. (A) $425-500
 80.
Eastern and central United States (United States), John Tallis, London, ca. 1850. 13 x
9.5". (OC) Great map of the eastern states and some very interestingly shaped western
territories up to about the Rocky Mountains. Decorative border sourrounds; vignettes
include a buffalo hunt, Penn’s treaty with the Indians, Washington’s Monument
(which included at statue at the top which was never installed), portraits of Franklin
& Washington, and 2 U.S. seals. A popular, attractive map. (A+) $275-350
81. Eastern United States (County Map of the States of New York,
New Hampshire, Vermont. Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut.), S. A. Mitchell, New
General Atlas, Philadelphia, 1860. 21.1 x 13.4". (FC) Bordered by Canada
East and West, Maine, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and the Atlantic Ocean, this lovely map is
an excellent portrayal of the extent of settlement at the time. Included is an inset of
the Harbor and Vicinity of Boston and the Harbor and Vicinity of New York. Decorative
floral borders. (A) $35-50
 82.
Southern United States (A Map of Part of West Florida, from Pensacola to the Mouth of
the Iberville River, with a View to shew the proper Spot for a Settlement on the
Mississippi), J. Lodge, Gentleman’s Magazine, London, [1772]. 13.5 x
7.3". (BW) Features include Mobile Bay and F. Conde, New Orleans and Plantations
on the Mississippi well north of New Orleans. Large inset "Plan for a New
Settlement" shows much detail including docks along the river. This map was published
in response to reports that the British government was considering the settlement of a
colony on the banks of the Mississippi. The point suggested was near today’s Baton
Rouge. A good impression of a desirable map on hand-laid paper, with some light
offsetting. Ref: GENT-217. (B) Illustrated at
right. $175-230
83. Southern United States (Mississippi, Louisiana & Arkansas),
J.H. Colton, Colton’s Illustrated Cabinet Atlas, New York, 1858. 11 x
12.7". (FC) Inset shows the Vicinity of New Orleans. Good detail including full wash
color in each county. From the rarely seen Cabinet Atlas. Fine engraving style, delicate
flower and leaf borders. A few light spots, otherwise very good. (B) $60-70
84. Southern United States (Map of Louisiana, Mississippi and
Arkansas), S. A. Mitchell, New General Atlas, Philadelphia, 1860. 10.6 x
13.3". (FC) Presented from the Missouri border to the Gulf of Mexico, this map is a
wonderful presentation of the extent of settlement at the time. Existing and proposed
railroads are shown. Decorative floral borders. (A) Illustrated
at right. $35-50
 85.
South-central United States (United States North America… The South Central
Section Comprising Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Western Territory and Part of
Missouri), A. Fullarton, London, ca. 1860. 15.5 x 19.9". (PC) Despite the title, this
map focuses on Indian Territory, Arkansas and Louisiana, with only portions of the other
states shown. The panhandle region of Indian Ty is shown as a part of Kansas. The counties
are shown in the states with good detail. Whereas, Indian Ty is shown with only a few
forts, missions, and the names of several Indian Tribes. Some defects in margins, map
fine. (A) $175-200
86. Central United States (Geological Map of Wisconsin, Iowa and
Minnesota), Owens, U.S. Geological Corps., 1851. 26 x 42.5". (FC) An
early geological map by the leading geologist of the time. Also shows the Iowa coal-field
extending into northern Missouri and part of the Illinois coal-field. Inset at top of the
North Shore of Lake Superior. Finely drawn and hand-colored to show the various types of
formations. Folding as issued. Some creasing in margins, light toning on some folds.
Overall very good condition with no separations. (A) $130-160
87. Central United States (Lot of 28 Great Lakes harbor plans), House
Ex Doc #1, 33rd Congress, 2nd Ses., Wash. D.C., [1854]. (BW) Folding plans,
various sizes. All depict harbors in the Great Lakes; Milwaukee, Kenosha, Racine, Oswego,
Cleveland, Buffalo, Dubuque, Monroe, and several others. Some light toning on folds and a
couple of separations, overall very good condition. (B) $120-160
 88.
Western United States (Map of the United States Territory of Oregon West of the Rocky
Mountains), Albert/Hood, U.S. Ward Dept., Washington D.C., 1839. 20.2 x
17.5". (BW) This map accompanied an important report, intended to awaken public
interest in the American occupation of Oregon Territory in the controversy with Great
Britain, which also claimed the territory down to the Columbia River. Among the many
interesting details are the locations of the various trading posts or forts connected with
the northwest fur trade, both American and British. The map covers present day Oregon,
Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. The region east of the Rocky Mountains is named Mandan
District. It also shows much of southwestern Canada. Light foxing. (B) Illustrated (very poorly) at right. $300-375
 89.
Western United States (Map of Oregon and Upper California from the surveys of J.C.
Fremont and other Authorities), Fremont, House Ex Doc. #17, 31st Congress,
Washington D.C., [1850]. 16.5 x 19.5". (BW) This is the smaller version of
Fremont’s highly respected map of the west, published by Congress to meet the demand
for information concerning the Gold Rush. The map covers a smaller area than his
larger map of the same title, eliminating Oregon and covering only the western parts of
present day Arizona and Utah. El Dorado or Gold Regions are shown on the south fork
of the American River and the upper course of the Feather River. Contains Fremont’s
famous topographical error, showing an east-west mountain range across the unexplored area
of the Great Basin. Ref: Wheat (TMW) #613, Wagner Camp #150, Wheat (Gold) #58. Folds as
issued with no fold browning, but a tiny bit of foxing, still overall very good. (A) $300-375
 90.
Western United States (Map of the United States and their Territories between the
Mississippi and the Pacific Ocean and part of Mexico), Emory, Mexican Boundary Survey,
1857-8. 23 x 20.2". (BW) This map is the culmination of fifty years of government
explorations in the west. Starting with Lewis and Clark, there were numerous official and
unofficial surveys and explorations, all adding to the pool of knowledge represented here.
While large sections are still labeled unexplored territory, Emory fitted these
fragments together into a reasonably correct cartographic picture. The large western
territories include Mew Mexico, Utah, Oregon, Washington and Nebraska. Ref: Wheat (TMW)
#916. Couple of very tiny spots, overall very fine. (A+) Illustrated at right. $230-300
91. Western United States (California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington,
Idaho, Utah, Arizona, and Part of Montana), Bartholomew, Philadelphia, [1878]. 11.5 x
16". (PC) Detailed map which includes county borders. Keyboard style border. (A+)
$30-40
 92.
Western United States (Idaho, Montana and Wyoming), Gray, National Atlas,
Philadelphia, [1879]. 14.7 x 12". (FC) Attractive early map of these territories.
Yellowstone National Park, has recently been formed in northwestern Wyoming. The mining
districts are shown in Idaho. The Union Pacific Railroad is completed through Wyoming and
the Northern Pacific is proposed through Montana. A little chipping in margins, well
outside map. (A) $60-90
93. Western United States (United States (Western)), G.W. Bacon,
London, ca. 1880. 17 x 12". (PC) Covers from about the 96th Parallel westward. Very
good topographical detail. (A+) Illustrated at
right. $25-35
94. Alabama and Florida (No. 1 A Map of Part of Alabama &
Florida Shewing the route of the proposed Columbus & Pensacola Rail Road), General
Land Office, Wash. D.C., 1836. 20.7 x 22". (BW) Early railroad map of
southern Alabama and western Florida issued to accompany to the report of Maj. James
Duncan Graham. Tiny bit of light foxing, overall clean with no browning or separations on
folds. (A) $150-200
 95.
Alaska (Map of the Territory of Alaska (Russian America) Ceded by Russia to the United
States), Gray, National Atlas, Philadelphia, [1879]. 15.5 x 12". (FC)
Great map of the new territory with only coastal detail except for Fort Yukon in the
interior. Chipping in margin and one tear entering an unengraved section of the map about
one inch, repaired with archival tape. (B) Illustrated at
right (scanned image is very white - map is not). $45-60
96. Alaska (General Chart of Alaska), Coast and Geodetic Survey,
1890. 49 x 25.7". (PC) Very detailed chart with particular emphasis on the coast and
Aleutian Islands including hundreds of soundings. Good detail of interior, considering the
date of the map, with forts and numerous Indian villages. Also includes a large section of
the Russian coastline. Two sheets joined and folded, as issued. Tear in ocean, near
Russia, repaired with archival tape, and abrasion on joint (in unengraved area), else
fine. (B) $35-50
97. Arizona (Reconnaissance of the Zuni, Little Colorado and
Colorado Rivers…), Sitgreaves, Wash. D.C., 1852. 47 x 26.5". (BW)
Sitgreaves’ expedition was to determine whether the Zuni River actually emptied into
the Colorado River and to examine the territory enroute. Starting at the Zuni Pueblo, he
followed the Zuni R. to the Little Colorado and then headed generally west to the Mohave
villages on the Colorado. He then proceeded along the river to Camp Yuma. The map provides
a very detailed view of the region and was considered a monumental achievement at the
time. In addition to Sitgreave’s route, Lt. Col. Cooke’s wagon road along the
Gila River is shown, with its Maricopa villages in the vicinity of present day Phoenix.
Ref: Wheat (TMW) 763. 2 sheets joined, folding as issued. Trimmed to neatline on binding
side, overall very good condition for a map of this size. (A) $275-350
 98.
Arizona and California (Sketch Showing Location of Section for Current Observations at
Fort Yuma California [together with] Sketch Showing Location of Section for Current
Observations at Camp Mohave, Arizona), U.S. Corp of Eng. U.S. Army, 1875-76. 10 x
6.2". (BW) Pair of interesting, lithographed maps, by 1st Lt. Bergland, at two points
on the Colorado River depicting the water levels. Each includes a plan view of the area.
Folding as issued. (A+) $80-100
 99.
California (Pair of GOLD RUSH maps), Col. Richard B. Mason’s Report (House
Doc. No. 1, 30 th Congress, Second Session), 1848. (BW) Probably the earliest
printed maps to actually name and locate gold discoveries in California. First map, 18 x
9.5", Positions of the Upper and Lower Gold Mines on the South Fork of the
American River, California. July 20th, 1848. It covers the country along the American
River from its junction with the Sacramento River to just above Weber’s Creek. It
shows Sutter’s Fort and numerous other diggings. The second map, 6.5 x
9", contains two maps within one border. The top one of the Upper Mines, along
the South Fork of the American River shows where gold first found by James W.
Marshall. The lower map is of the Lower Mines or Mormon Diggings, depicts numerous
tents surrounding a store with a large area of the bar marked gold. The maps were
drawn by Lt. William T. Sherman, of later Civil War fame, when he was adjutant to U.S.
Military Gov. Mason. Ref: Wheat (Gold) #51-52. Both folding, as issued, and very fine.
(A+) $325-400
100. California (Sketch of the Route of Capt. Warner’s
Exploring Party in Sacramento Valley & Sierra Nevada during the month of
August-October 1849), Lt. R.S. Williamson, Sen. Ex Doc #47, 31st Congress,
1849. 10.5 x 23". (BW) Capt. Warner was tasked with finding a suitable railroad route
up the Sacramento Valley. Though he discovered a suitable pass, his party was ambushed by
Indians and he was killed (the location of his death is marked on the map). His notes and
a sketch map were rescued, and from these Lt. Williamson was able to produce this map and
a report which were the first published documents to show any detail of this country.
Provides a fascinating view of the trails, farms, mines etc. along the route. The map had
great importance in providing the first information of the mountainous region northeast of
the Central Valley, and as a source document on the Lassen Cutoff. Wheat (Gold) #18, (TMW)
#700. Folding map, bit a light foxing, otherwise very good. (B) $150-200 
101. California (The Sacramento Valley from American River to Butte
Creek), G.H. Derby, Sen. Ex. Doc #47, 31st Congress, Washington D.C.,
[1850]. 18 x 20". (BW) Map of major importance to the CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH. On a
scale of 4 1/2 miles to the inch, it provides a detailed view of the region with numerous
small towns, ranches, Diggings, trails and roads. Interesting notations concerning
grazing, road conditions, Soil fertility, etc. Ref: Wheat (Gold) #149. Folding as issued,
with a couple of smudges, else very good. (A)
Illustrated with detail at right. $275-350
 102.
California (Sketch of Gen. Riley’s Route through the Mining District, July and
August 1849), G.H. Derby, [1850]. 20 x 21". (BW) Important CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH map
of the gold region in northern California. The map was made from the original sketch by
Lt. Derby in the office of the 10th Military Dept. It is historically important because it
names, for the first time, certain actual mining camps in the middle Sierra foothills;
Mormon Island (misspelled Mormont), Coloma (mislabeled Colluma), Curtis, Sullivan’s,
Corons, Jamestown, Woods and Sonora. The entire route of the Riley party is noted, with
the dates of their visits to the various camps, and covers the region from Monterrey Bay,
north to Sacramento and east to the gold diggings. Ref: Wheat (Gold) #79. Close
margin on binding side, else very fine. (A+) $375-450
103. California (Map of Public Surveys in California), U.S.
State Surveys, Washington D.C., 1854. 46 x 19.7". (BW) Nice early survey
map of the state with north oriented to top. On a scale of 16 miles to the inch. Surveys
are mostly completed along the coastline, the gold region, and the central valley.
Remargined at binding side with facsimile of neatline. Very clean. (A) $130-160 
104. California (Geological Map of the Country between San Diego
and the Colorado River California [together with] Geological Map of the Tejon Pass &
Canada des la Uvas and the Vicinity, Including the Pass of San Francisquito and
Williamson’s Pass), W.P. Blake, U.S.P.R.R. Survey, 1855. 9 x 6.7".
(FC) First includes Los Angeles and San Diego. Colored to depict the types of soil and
rock formations. First fine, second with a damp stain. (B) Illustrated at sides. $70-90
 105.
California (Map Showing Location of Big Tree Groves in Fresno and Tulare Counties,
California), U.S. Gov’t Printing Office, Sen. Ex Doc #393, Washington
D.C., ca. 1900. 35.5 x 27". (PC) Large folding map locating Sequoia National Park,
Gen. Grant’s National Park, Mount Whitney Military Reservation, and the Tulare River
Indian Reservation. (A+) $50-70
 106.
California (Yosemite National Park Showing Boundaries Established by Act of Congress
Approved Feb. 7, 1905 and Lands Eliminated therefrom and places in the Sierra Forest
Reservation), Yosemite Park Commission, Washington D.C., 1905. 26.5 x
24". (PC) Large colorful map of the park depicting the final boundary changes. On a
scale of 2 miles to the inch. Good detail of trails and patrol stations. Folded, as
issued. (A+) $80-100
107. Colorado (Map of the country between the Yampa and White
Rivers, Plate SSIS), G.R. Bechler, U.S. Geological & Geographical Survey,
1876. 29.7 x 11.5". (BW) Detailed topographical map of northwestern Colorado. Bechler
was one of several great topographers who surveyed Colorado with F.V. Hayden. His efforts,
of which this is a typical example, provided a strong foundation for the work of this
monumental survey. Folding as issued. (A+) $50-70
108. District of Columbia (Lot of six plans), House Ex Doc #1,
33rd Congress, 2nd Ses., Washington D.C., ca. 1854. 8.2 x 10.7". (BW) Four
plans of the streets surrounding the Capitol and the White House. The other two are plans
of a National Hospital and of officer’s quarters at Annapolis. Short marginal tears
and light toning on folds. (B) $20-35
109. District of Columbia (Plan of the City of Washington, the
Capitol of the United States of America), S.Mitchell, New General Atlas,
Philadelphia, 1870. 13.2 x 11". (FC) Very fine example of this map with major
buildings and sites noted. Engraved by W.H. Gamble. Surrounded by a grapevine border with
very attractive coloring. (A+) $50-70
110. Georgia and Alabama (County Map of Georgia and Alabama), S. A.
Mitchell, New General Atlas, Philadelphia, 1860. 13.4 x 10.7". (FC) Of
the final 67 counties in Alabama, 52 are pictured on this map. Georgia has more counties
than any other state except Texas. Shown on this map are 130 counties, 29 less than at
present. Decorative floral borders. (A) Illustrated at right.
$40-60
 111. Iowa
(A New Map of the State of Iowa), Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co., Universal Atlas,
Philadelphia, 1850. 13 x 15.5". (FC) Beautifully colored map dated 1850, but has
county development consistent with 1851-53, with Wahkaw county which was renamed to
Woodbury in 1853. Green colored spiral border typical of this issue. Trimmed to neatline
on one side and about 1" into bottom margin, else fine. (B) $60-90
112. Iowa, J.H. Colton, New York, 1855. 15.7 x 12.5". (OC)
Lovely and unusual Colton map, for its outline coloring. Surveys are shown completed
throughout the counties, even though there is no settlement shown in the northwestern part
of the state. Good detail of wagon roads and the beginnings of the rail system in the
east. Colton’s distinctive border. Faint foxing in margins. (A) Illustrated at right. $70-90
113. Iowa and Missouri (County Map of the States of Iowa and
Missouri), S. A. Mitchell, New General Atlas, Philadelphia, 1860. 11.5 x
14.1". (FC) By 1857, all 99 counties in Iowa were established, but several did not
have local government until 1872. Buncombe County appears in the northwest corner. All
counties of Missouri are depicted except Worth County. Good impression and detail
throughout, including proposed railroads. Decorative floral borders. (A) $35-45
114. Kentucky and Tennessee (County Map of Kentucky and Tennessee),
S. A. Mitchell, New General Atlas, Philadelphia, 1860. 13.3 x 10.6".
(FC) Although many counties were formed by 1800, both states continued to experience
counties sub-dividing each decade until Kentucky completed its configuration in 1912. Of
the five counties created in Kentucky in 1860 only Webster appears on this map. Tennessee
includes 87 of the final 95 counties. Decorative floral borders. (A) Illustrated at right. $40-60
 115.
Louisiana (Plan de la Nouvelle Orleans), Bellin, Paris, 1744. 11 x 7.5". (BW)
Very early plan of the city of New Orleans detailing the city center, including Bourbon
Street with individual buildings depicted. Compass rose and key to major buildings.
Trimmed to neatline and pasted to a sheet of hand-laid paper with very wide margins. (A) $325-400
 116.
Louisiana (Map of Louisiana Representing the Several Land Districts), U.S. State
Surveys, 1854. 16.5 x 15.2". (BW) Detailed map showing surveys, proposed,
completed, and corrected throughout the state. Trimmed to neatline at binding side, as
issued with light toning on folds. (B)
Illustrated at left. $35-50
117. Louisiana (Plan of New Orleans), S. A. Mitchell, New
General Atlas, Philadelphia, 1860. 12.6 x 11". (FC) Great plan of the city
laid out along the Mississippi River. Decorative floral border and nice coloring. (A)
Illustrated at right. $40-60
 118.
Maryland (Plan of Baltimore), S. A. Mitchell, New General Atlas,
Philadelphia, 1860. 11 x 9.3". (FC) Beautiful city plan extending from Green Mt.
Cemetery on Oliver, south to the Patapscor River and Randal. Wonderful view of landmarks
and places of interest such as the Exchange Custom House and the Front St.
Theatre. Very fine original coloring. Decorative floral borders. (A) $40-60
119. Michigan (A New Map of Michigan with its Canals, Road &
Distances), S.Mitchell, Universal Atas, Philadelphia, ca. 1846. 11.5 x
14.7". (FC) Early map of the state with county development shown up to 1846. The
northern counties are void of any settlement to speak of, and no roads are shown north of
Saginaw. Two railroads cross the southern part of the state. Inset of the Western Part of
Michigan. Table gives steam boat routes between Detroit, Fort Howard and Fort Gratiot.
Toned with green color slightly oxidized, else fine. (A) Illustrated
at right. $90-120
120. Michigan and Wisconsin (Map of the States of Michigan &
Wisconsin), S.Mitchell, School and Family Geography, 1852. 10.5 x 8.2".
(FC) Appealing map of the two states showing early county development, roads and railways
only in the southern region. Colored by state only. (A) $35-50
121. Michigan and Wisconsin (County Map of Michigan and Wisconsin),
S.Mitchell, General Atlas, Philadelphia, 1860. 13.2 x 10.7". (FC)
Lovely map from the first edition of this atlas with the floral border. Railroads are now
proposed into the northern parts of both states and into the Upper peninsula. Extremely
nice coloring and impression. (A+) Illustrated
at right. $70-90
122. Minnesota (Map of the General Government Roads in the
Territory of Minnesota), House Ex Doc #1, 33rd Congress, 2nd Ses.,
Washington D.C., 1854. 12.2 x 17.7". (BW) Depicts the roads from Wabashaw to Lake
Superior, to Fort Ripley, and to the Winnebago Agency at Long Prairie. Fascinating early
map of the region showing a plan of St. Paul, but no mention of Minneapolis. Below the
title is an explanation of the progress of the various roads. Folded and trimmed to
neatline on binding side, as issued, else fine. (B) $40-60
 123.
Minnesota and Dakota, Johnson & Ward, Illustrated Family Atlas...,
NY, ca. 1861. 15.2 x 12.2". (FC) This map shows an intermediate stage in this
region’s development. In 1858, Minnesota is admitted as a state, leaving Dakota
Territory unorganized. Dakota Territory is shown with no counties at all, only naming Yankton
Country in the south. Interesting notation at the northern border "The vast
region of Prairies from Red River of the North and Mini Wakan L. to about the Gr. Bend of
the Missouri R. is the great Hunting and Fighting Ground of Kdakohah, Odjibwe, Assinboin,
Arikara, Minitarree and other Nations". Lovely color and crisp impression. One chip
in margin. (A) Illustrated at right. $75-100
124. Minnesota, A.J. Johnson, New York, 1869. 17 x 23". (FC)
Colorful, large map, colored to show counties and even townships in the southern counties.
Very detailed with inset North Eastern Part of Minnesota showing the east part of
Lake County. Johnson’s later, lacey border. (A) $60-90
125. Missouri, J.H. Colton, General Atlas, New York,
1855. 14.5 x 11.7". (FC) Beautifully colored map with an inset of the Vicinity of St.
Louis. Good detail of wagon roads and railways with the western-most railroad at Jefferson
City. (A) Illustrated at right. $60-90
126. Nebraska and Kansas (Nebraska Territory, Kansas Territory), House Ex Doc #1,
33rd Congress, 2nd Ses., Washington D.C., [1854]. 11.7 x 18". (BW) Early
survey plan of the eastern parts of these territories between the Missouri and Kansas
rivers. Depicts the baseline and boundary between the territories and the first completed
surveys. No towns or other details shown. Folding as issued, light toning at top. (B)
$45-60
 127. New Hampshire (The State of New
Hampshire. Compiled chiefly from Actual Surveys by Samuel Lewis 1813), Carey/Lewis, M.
Carey’s ed. Gutherie’s Geography, Phila., 1813. 11.2 x 18". (OC)
Great early map of the state. Interesting detail of roads, towns, mills and bridges.
Browning on centerfold, with cello tape repairs of marginal splits, well away from map.
Overall very good. (B) Illustrated at left. $200-250
128. New Hampshire and Vermont, S. A. Mitchell, New General
Atlas, Philadelphia, 1862. 11.4 x 13.8". (FC) Great depiction of the
extent of settlement and growth at the time. All the counties have been formed with only
minor land exchanges continuing until the end of the century. Very nice coloring and
decorative floral borders. (A) Illustrated at right.
$30-40
 129. New
Mexico and Arizona (Map of the Route Pursued in 1849 by the U.S. Troops under the
Command of Bvt. Lieut. Col. Jno. M. Washington, Governor of New Mexico, in an expedition
against the Navajo Indians 1849), Simpson/Kern, Santa Fe, 1849. 28 x 20". (BW)
Fascinating map of the region, including, Taos, Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Zuni, and Canyon de
Chelly, with the route shown in red. After defeating the Navajos, the troops explored and
mapped the region. They were the first white men to discover and explore the prehistoric
pueblos in the area. The map depicts many of these ruins, water holes, cornfields and
trails. A bit of creasing, else fine. (A)
Illustrated at left. $230-300
130. New Mexico and Arizona (Sketch of the Public Surveys in New
Mexico), U.S. State Surveys, Santa Fe, 1859. 32.2 x 23". (BW) Early map
of the territory, including the future Arizona. Most surveying has only occurred along the
Rio Grande River. Shows limited detail of mountains, locates Indian tribes and villages,
and shows the Grand, Green and San Juan Rivers. Folding as issued, toned along outside
fold, trimmed close to neatline in a couple of places. (B) $90-120
131. New Mexico (Post Route Map of the Territory of New Mexico), Report
of the Governor of New Mexico, [1903]. 17 x 21". (PC) Very interesting and
detailed map of the territory showing the post offices and mail routes. The routes are
shown with different colors to depict the frequency of service, from once a week to six
time a week. Table in upper corner names 116 mining districts that are numbered and
located throughout the map. Above the title, the logo of the Post Office Department shows
a pony express rider and a train. Folding, as issued. (A+) Illustrated at left. $75-100
132. New Mexico (State of New Mexico), General Land Office,
Washington D.C., 1912. 17 x 20". (PC) Attractive, detailed map of the state in the
first year of Statehood. The map appears to have been issued to detail the locations of
National Forests and hydro fuel plants but is packed with other interesting information.
Folded as issued. (A+) Illustrated at right. $50-75
 133. New
York (Map of the Railroads of the State of New York prepared under the direction of
the Railroad Commission), D. Vaughn, Albany, 1857. 28.7 x 22". (OC) Great railroad
map on a scale of 10 miles to 1". Railroads in operation are outlined in red and
extend into Vermont, Massachusetts, across Connecticut into Rhode Island, as well as
penetrating into Canada and Pennsylvania. Railroads, under construction and proposed, are
outlined in blue and yellow respectively. Canals are shown but not colored. Even minor
lines are well labeled and it is easy to locate many of the lines no longer in existence.
2.5" binders tear, professionally repaired with tissue, else fine. (A) $150-200
 134.
Ohio and Michigan (Map Exhibiting the Position of the several lines connected with the
settlement of the Ohio Boundary Question), U.S. Gov., ca. 1835. 13 x
25". (BW) Very uncommon map showing the boundaries, as claimed by Michigan and Ohio
in the Maumee area. The dispute over the boundary between Ohio and Michigan came to a
climax in 1835 when the Ohio Congressional delegation blocked Michigan’s petition for
statehood until the boundary dispute was settled to Ohio’s satisfaction. The dispute
nearly resulted in open warfare, and is a fascinating part of U.S. history. Ref: Smith
(The Mapping of Ohio), p. 178. Very minor foxing, trimmed to neatline on binding side. (B) Illustrated at right. $50-75
135. Ohio (Plan of Cincinnati and Vicinity), S. A. Mitchell, New
General Atlas, Philadelphia, 1860. 11.2 x 10.6". (FC) From the Corporation
Line north of Central Avenue and south across the Ohio River to Covington and Newport,
this map presents interesting landmarks such as the Public Landing and the Apollo
Building. Decorative floral borders. (A) $30-40
136. Oklahoma (Plat of Cherokee Lands, Ind. Ter.), McCoy, Senate
Ex Doc 120, 25th Congress, 2nd Ses., 1837. 19.7 x 10.5". (BW) One of the
earliest printed maps to depict present day Oklahoma in any detail. It shows a track of
land that extends from the borders of Missouri and Arkansas to the Western Limits of
the United States (100° W Longitude). This map was drawn at the conclusion of the
"Trail of Tears" and shows the furthest extent of the land reserved to the
Cherokees, as well as several other Reservations (part of which are in what is now
Kansas). (A+) Illustrated at right. $150-200
 137.
Oklahoma (Map of Indian Territory), E.C. Boudinot, Sen. Doc 20, 46th Congress, 1st
Ses., Washington D.C., 1879. 22 x 15". (PC) A very scarce and desirable
map depicting the territory with the first designation of Public Lands. Included in
a panel to the side of the map, are two fascinating letters concerning the disposition of
the Public Lands within the territory. The first, by Congressman Augustus Albert, contains
a list of questions. The answer, by Col. E.C. Boudinot, details how the land was acquired
from the Indians, the current status, and directions to "several million acres of the
richest land on the continent". (A+) $200-250
138. Oklahoma (Indian Territory), General Land Office,
1887. 32 x 24". (PC) A large, colorful, and detailed map depicting the areas
allocated to the several Indian tribes. It is heavily annotated with treaty references
& other interesting data. Panhandle not included. It was issued in a Smithsonian
Report on Catlin’s Indian Gallery paintings. Trimmed to neatline at binding side,
else fine. (A) Illustrated at right. $230-300
 139.
Oregon (Mouth of Columbia River), U.S. Coast Survey, Wash. D.C., 1851. 26.7 x
16.7". (BW) Great chart with a view of the coastline above the title that includes
Mt. St. Helens. Astoria is located. Eagle seal of the U.S. Coast Survey. Folding as
issued, close trimmed on binding side. (A) $60-90
 140.
Oregon and Washington (Map Showing the Routes traveled by the Command of Maj. E. Steen
, U.S. Dragoons against the Snake Indians 1860), Dixon, Topographical Memoir of the
Command against the Snake Indians. Sen Ex Doc #1, 37th Congress, 2nd Ses., [1860]. 34
x 24.5". (BW) Lithographed map (by J. Bien & Co.) on a scale of about 12 miles to
the inch. Extensive and detailed map of the area east of the Deschutes River and extending
to the Snake River, and from the desert southeast of Lake Harney to the Columbia River.
The map represents a decisive campaign against the Shoshones, who were defeated. It
depicts many exploration routes, emigrant and Indian trails, camps, battle grounds, and
forts. Ref: Wheat (TMW) #1016. Minor toning along folds, map has been backed with Japanese
tissue. (A) Illustrated at right (lighting is
irregular). $230-300
 141.
Pennsylvania (Plan of Philadelphia), Mitchell, New General Atlas, 1860.
12.7 x 11". (FC) Extends to Cooper’s Point on the south, bordered by Schuylkill
River on the north. Shows many wonderful points of interest and landmarks including
several railroad depots, squares, the U.S. Mint, the Girard Bank, Arch St. Theatre, and
the U.S. Naval Asylum. Decorative floral borders. (A) $40-50
 142.
Texas (Map Showing the route of the Arkansas Regiment from Shreveport La. to San
Antonio de Bexar, Texas), Sen Ex Doc #32, 31st Congress 1st Ses., Washington
D.C., [1850]. 17 x 11.5". (BW) Scarce map covering east-central Texas from the Sabine
River to San Antonio. The Old San Antonio and Nacogdoches Road is prominently
shown. Several very early settlements shown along the roads. This map was among the maps
submitted to Congress to illuminate the U.S. Army’s first explorations in Texas. (A) Illustrated at right. $150-200
143. Utah (Map No. 1 From the Valley of Green River to the Great
Salt Lake), U.S.P.R.R. Survey, 1855. 18 x 20.5". (BW) Detailed
topographical map with Salt Lake City well depicted. Folding, as issued. Light toning on
folds with some separations that can be easliy repaired. (C) Illustrated at right. $35-45
 144.
Virginia (Map of the Vicinity of Richmond, and Peninsular Campaign in Virginia),
Johnson & Ward, New Illustrated Family Atlas..., NY, 1862. 26.5 x
17.5". (FC) Interesting CIVIL WAR map compiled from the official maps of the War
Dept. Depicts many important battle sites and troop movements. Close (1/8") margins
as issued. A little light foxing on fold, else very good. (B) $150-180
145. Washington (Preliminary Survey of Shoalwater Bay Washington),
U.S. Coast Survey, Washington D.C., 1856. 16.7 x 24.2". (BW) Covering the mouth of
the Wallapah River with its rich oyster beds and Oysterville. Includes sailing
instructions and the seal of the U.S. Coast Survey. Folded as issued with tiny holes at
intersections, else fine. (B) $30-40
 146.
Washington (Reconnaissance of Washington Sound and Approaches, Washington Territory),
U.S. Coast Survey, Washington D.C., 1862. 25 x 26.2". (BW) Great chart of the San
Juan Islands with inset Sub Sketch of Admiralty Inlet and Puget Sound. Folding as
issued. (A+) Portion of title illustrated at
right and portion of map at left. Click either for full size image. $65-90
147. Wisconsin (Map of the State of Wisconsin), Thomas,
Cowperthwait & Co., Universal Atlas, Philadelphia, ca. 1848. 13 x
15.5". (FC) Full of details, especially in the southern half. Railroads extends as
far north as Fond du Lac, with many more proposed. Adams County has just been formed from
the southwest corner of Portage County. Some light foxing, and closely trimmed on three
sides. Still a nice example of this uncommon 19th century map. (B) Illustrated at left. $60-80
148. Wisconsin and Minnesota (Sketch of the Public Surveys in
Wisconsin and Territory of Minnesota), U.S. State Surveys, 1854. 20 x
17.2". (BW) Detailed survey map. Shows several Indian Reservations, forts and early
settlements. Light foxing and toning on folds, with one split on fold. (C) $35-45
149. Wisconsin, J.H. Colton, General Atlas, New York,
1855. 11.7 x 14.5". (FC) Depicts the state with county development of 1857. Inset of
the Vicinity of Milwaukee. Good detail of railroads and wagon roads. Some foxing in
margins. (A) Illustrated at right. $60-90
150. Wyoming (Map of the Wind River, or Shoshone Reservation), House
Doc. 51, 53rd Congress 2nd Ses, ca. 1895. 21.5 x 17". (PC) On a scale of 4
miles to the inch, this very detailed map shows three different "propositions"
defining the reservation. Fort Waskakie and Lander are shown, along with ranches (named),
wagon roads, Indian Agencies, and an Oil Spring. (A+) Illustrated at left - lighting is irregular. $45-60
 151.
United States, Mexico and the Caribbean (Insulae Americanae in Oceano Septentrionali
cum Terris adiacentibus), Jansson, Nouvel Atlas, Amsterdam, [1639-42]. 20.2
x 15". (FC) Beautiful, copper engraved map of the Caribbean which also depicts the
eastern coast of North America, from the Chesapeake through the Gulf of Mexico, with
Mexico, Central America and the northern coast of South America. Cartographically drawn on
the extremely rare chart of Hessel Gerritsz 1631. This is the first state from the plate,
with French text on verso, signed kkkkk. Lovely title and scale of miles cartouches, rhumb
lines, compass roses and sailing ships make this a very attractive map. Ref: Burden #248.
Light printer’s crease along centerfold with one tiny abrasion to neatline, else fine
with very attractive color and crisp impression. $1,300 RESERVE (A) $1700-1900
 152.
Southern U. S. and Mexico (A Map of Mexico or New Spain, Florida now called Louisiana
and Part of California &c.), H. Moll, Atlas Geographus, London, ca.
1711. 10 x 7". (BW) Uncommon, copper engraved map with details throughout including,
many Indian names and early forts. Extends from about the 37th parallel to South America.
The only colony shown is Carolina. Louisiana includes Florida and extends to the Rio
Grande (here called the North River). Texas is not named but is inhabited by White
and Black Spaniards and Country full of Beevers. The Baja is distorted and the
Gulf of California extends too far north, because Moll depicts it as an island on his
other maps. Ref: McLaughlin #180. Sharp impression. (A+) $375-425
 153.
United States, Mexico and Caribbean (Mappa Geographica, complectens Indiae
Occidentalis Partem Mediam Circum Isthmum Panamensem…), Homann Heirs, Nuremburg, ca.
1740. 19 x 22.7". (OC) Interesting sheet with a large map of the region, titled Carte
des Isles de l’Amerique et Deplusieurs Pays de Terre Ferme. Map is attributed to
D’Anville (1731) and is nicely detailed with a color key to show European possessions
and a delicate title cartouche. Only the main map is in outline color. Above the main map
is the large title cartouche, flanked by insets of the isthmus of Panama and a plan of St.
Augustine in Florida. Below the map is a large view of Mexico City, flanked by plans of
Vera Cruz and San Domingo. Area of water damage (with old repair), affecting left margin
and about 1" of the Isthmus of Panama map and a corner of the main map. A few other
areas of very light foxing and some chipping in margin, not affecting maps. (B) Illustrated at right. Stains amplified by photograpy. $700-800
 154.
Southern U. S., Mexico and the Caribbean (Carte du Golphe du Mexique et des Isles de
l’Amerique), Bellin, Paris, 1754. 14.7 x 10.7". (FC) Charming map of the region
with routes of several explorers shown. Good detail and many place names throughout.
Beautifully colored, decorative cartouche. Close margin (1/8") at binding side,
folded as issued and now nicely pressed. Very clean and crisp. $275 RESERVE (A+)
$350-400
 155.
Western United States and Mexico (L’Ancien et le Nouveau Mexique, avec la Floride
et la Basse Louisiane), Bonne, Paris, ca. 1780. 9 x 13.5". (OC) Despite the title,
the map covers only that region of present day California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and
Mexico. Good detail in Mexico, Baja, southern AZ and NM. Names many Indian tribes. Fine
hand-laid paper with a large, elaborate watermark. (A+) Illustrated
at right. $150-200
156. Arizona and Mexico (Reconnaisance of the Colorado River), G.H.
Derby, Sen. Ex Doc #81, 32nd Congress, 1850. 11 x 22.2". (BW) An
interesting map that was to be the basis of understanding the region for the following
decade. It was the first authentic account of the exploration and navigation of the
Colorado River from the Gila River to the Gulf of Mexico. Numerous Indian villages are
shown along the river with notations as to what type of vegetation is common. Ref: Wheat
(TMW # 668). Folding as issued. Chip in margin, else fine. (A) $125-175
 157.
United States and Mexico (Vereinegtestaaten von Nord-America und Mexico), Meyer, Meyer’s
Groschen-Atlas, 1852. 10 x 7.5". (OC) Steel engraved map depicting the
United States with early territorial borders. Iowa is still larger than present day,
Minnesota Ty. takes in the Dakotas with Missouri Ty. stretching to the Rocky Mountains.
Indian Territory encompasses present day OK, KS and NE. West of the Rockies are the
territories of New Mexico, Utah and Oregon, along with the state of California. In Texas,
two German colonies are depicted with outline color. Light foxing in margins and color is
a bit faded, else fine. (A) $140-170
 158.
Southern U.S., Mexico, Central America and the West Indies (Map of Mexico, Central
America and the West Indies), S. A. Mitchell, New General Atlas,
Philadelphia, 1860. 20.1 x 13.3". (FC) Bordered by the lower United States at the
north, showing New Mexico Territory and Texas, and the northern part of South America to
the south, this excellent double-page map includes separate enlarged insets of Cuba,
Jamaica, the Bermuda Islands, and the Panama Railroad (at the Isthmus). Decorative floral
borders. (A) Illustrated at right - lighting
is irregular. $45-60
 159. United States, Mexico and Caribbean
(Mexique, Antilles, Etats-Unis), Dufour, Paris, ca. 1868. 29.5 x 21.2". (FC) Very
unusual, large map. In the U.S. are several odd territorial borders. There is an Idaho
Terr., which covers the southern part of the present state but then stretches eastward to
the Missouri River. Montana stretches from the Rockies to the Mississippi River.
California takes in the southern tip of Nevada. The map has dotted lines to show the new
territories of Arizona and Nevada but the coloring is for the older Utah and New Mexico
territories. Central America and the Caribbean are colored to show European possession. In
the Atlantic are insets of Guadeloupe and Martinique. Light damp stain just entered side
borders, else quite clean. (B) $350-450
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50. United States and Canada (Geological map of the
United States and Canada), C. Lydell, London, ca. 1830. 19.7 x 15.5". (FC) Very early
geological map with great original coloring. Color coded to describe the geological
formations with a very good key. Before the discovery of gold in the southeast U.S.
Depicts from about the 110th meridian eastward with Texas named and a part of Mexico.
Arkansas, Missouri and North West Territory named west of the Mississippi River. Folded,
as issued. (A) Illustrated at right. $100-150
