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Browse All : Atlas Map by Charles Desilver of Kansas and United States
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Author
Mitchell, Samuel Augustus
Note
Colored by county. This is an important map of Kansas Territory and one of the first maps to name Denver. It is shows the full extent of the Kansas Territory from the Missouri River to the Rocky Mountains. "Gold Field" is printed on the map in the area just south of Denver, in reference to the Pikes Peak gold rush of 1858-1860. Includes topographic features. Shows locations of forts, major cities and towns, and Native Americans territories. Shows routes of explorers and topographical engineers, including Major W. H. Emory, Lieut. W. G. Peck, Captain Nathan Boone, Captain J. C. Fremont, Captain J. Pope, Lieut. Franklin, Colonel Sumner, Lieut. I. C. Woodruff and Major Carry. Prime Meridians are Washington and Greenwich. Relief shown by hachures.
Author
Mitchell, Samuel Augustus
Note
Colored by county. Prime Meridians are Washington and Greenwich. Relief shown by hachures. Shows capitals, routes of Pacific Railroad, roads, military and trading posts, major cities and towns. Shows Native Americans settlements.
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