Item number: USA274
Genuine Antique Hand Colored Map
c. 1865
Maker: School Geography.
Antique hand colored map of the western United States as it was around 1865.The west was rapidly changing in the mid 1800s and map makers were rushing to keep up with the changing states and territories. Wyoming does not yet exist in this map. Nevada was enlarged after this, taking land from Utah and Arizona. Features an inset map of San Francisco and Sacramento, California. Shows topographical detail. Good condition with some toning, mild foxing, and a small area of paper loss at the left hand side of the antique paper. Measures approximately 8.25" x 9.75".
Item Number: USA274