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Auction 97, Lot 215

"Indian Territory", General Land Office

Subject: Oklahoma

Period: 1879 (dated)

Publication: Department of the Interior, C. Roeser.

Color: Printed Color

Size:
32 x 24.2 inches
81.3 x 61.5 cm
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A great map in this series of General Land Office maps reflecting the status of lands allocated to various tribes (color-coded). Indian removals from 'home lands' began as early as 1817 and in the years following many of the principal Eastern Indian tribes were relocated to the region. By 1876, the region was divided into a myriad of Indian nations and reservation, all but the smallest of which are annotated here with references to one or more treaties relating to their formation. The map is filled with fascinating detail of early forts, settlement, roads and trails. The Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad runs through the territory from Chetopa, Kansas to Denison, Texas and the Atlantic Pacific Railroad's proposed route is shown. Of particular interest are the many early roads and trails: Abilene Cattle Trail; Road to Arkansas City; Road from Cheyenne Agency to Camp Supply; Chisholm's Cattle Trail; Stage Road to Boggy Depot - to name just a few. There is a "Negro Settlement" near the site of Lexington. Does not include the panhandle, which by this time are "Public Lands" noted to the left of the map. Drawn by C. Roeser.

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Condition: A

Folding as issued, with minor archival tape repairs of fold intersections.

Estimate: $300 - $350

Sold for: $200

Closed on 12/5/2001

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