This majestic wall map, issued just two years prior to the Civil War, reflects the steady westward expansion of the 1850s following the land gains after the Mexican-American War. The middle of the country is occupied by Kansas Territory and the oversized Nebraska Territory, which stretches from the Missouri River to the Continental Divide. Utah and New Mexico territories are in their largest extents, the latter of which shows Arizona occupying its southern third. Washington Territory is shown in its inverted "L" shape including present-day Idaho, and development in the Pacific Northwest is mostly confined to west of the Cascades. Indian Territory is composed of three named areas: Chah-Lahkee, Mescogee, and Chahta. Other details include several proposed railroads to the Pacific, the Overland Mail Route, forts, Indian tribes, and much more. Surrounding the main map image is a table of distances, a table of United States counties, and a large inset of the World on Mercator's projection. This spectacular wall map is embellished with decorative borders and numerous engraved sailing/steamships in the oceans. Drawn, engraved and printed by A. Hoen & Company in Baltimore. Original rollers present and intact.

References: cf. Wheat (TMW) #794; Rumsey #5483.

Condition: B+

An attractive well-preserved map with vibrant color. There are some light surface abrasions throughout and a dampstain in the top left border. Some minor cracking is confined to the top margin near the roller. New ribbon edging has been added to the sides and the original rollers are present and intact.