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Auction 179, Lot 307

"Map of the Territory of Utah. To Accompany the Annual Report of the Commissioner of the General Land Office", General Land Office

Subject: Utah

Period: 1866 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18.1 x 25.4 inches
46 x 64.5 cm
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This informative map of the state is filled with detail. It locates 17 counties with surveying progress limited to the region around Great Salt Lake and Utah Lake. The map also identifies the proposed route of the Union Pacific Railroad, the Overland Mail Route, Hastings Road, and Captain Simpson's Route. A legend at bottom further identifies gold, iron, and lead deposits. Signed in the plate by Commissioner Joseph S. Wilson.

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Condition: B+

Issued folding and backed with original linen. There are some light dampstains along the fold lines and some minor foxing. Trimmed to the border at left, as issued.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $100

Closed on 9/16/2020

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