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One of the most detailed accurate commercial maps of the era. One of the scarcest and most historically significant of A. J. Johnson's southwest series. Johnson’s Calif. Territories of N. Mexico Arizona Colorado Nevada & Utah, pub. by Johnson & Ward in 1863. This stunning map shows California and the territories of Nevada, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. Superb detail throughout showing mining districts, emigrant trails, the Santa Fe Trail, the Pony Express Route and several proposed railroads, as well as American Indian tribes, geological features, and local political divisions. An important map that went through several different states during its publication period from 1861 to 1870. This critical period of westward expansion saw incredible development and change throughout the region. Collecting the various states of this map has become something of a sub-genre for south-western map aficionados. Unlike most maps in the 1863 Johnson atlas, this map was a unique production and therefore not based upon the earlier atlas maps of J. H. Colton. Rather, it seems that Johnson derived this map by dissecting the plates of his 1859 wall map of North America and then carefully updating it.He added considerable detail in the mountainous regions of California, Nevada, and Colorado. Arizona and New Mexico appear as independent territories but adhere to the old 'New Mexico' county structure. Southern boundary of Nevada with Arizona is set at 37 degrees of Latitude such that Las Vegas, which is noted, rests firmly within Arizona. The Utah-Nevada Border is set at 115 degrees of Longitude, roughly one degree further west than it is today. Fillmore City is shown as the capital of Utah though Salt Lake City also appears. The Colorado Gold Region, which was first discovered in 1858, is well labeled. Also varies from the previous state of the map in that the California/Nevada border has been corrected to a straight line between Pyramid Peak (where several Mormon settlements are noted) and Fort Moliare. California, which enjoyed a population boost in the prior decade due to the 1849 Gold Rush, is quite detailed with numerous towns, cities, mail routes, emigrant roads, and shipping lanes identified. Map also includes the routes of several exploratory missions commissioned by the U.S. Government, including Fremont, the Mexican Border Survey, Parke, Gunnison (along with the site of his tragic death), and Fredonyer. Throughout, this map is full of interesting and sometimes erroneous notations regarding natural features, Native American tribes, proposed railroads, mail routes, explorer's tracks, and treaty lines. Also notes silver deposits in this same region. The famed Pony Express Route is traced as it passes through Nebraska, Utah, and Nevada on its way to California. This example is beautifully centered with full period hand-color. Exceptionally clean—a prize example. ¾” bottom centerfold split. Small spot in lower left margin. 17 x 24.5.

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