Lovely 1855 first edition example of Colton's map of Mississippi. Derived from an earlier wall map of North America produced by Colton and D. Griffing Johnson. Published at the height of the American westward expansion. Just six years before this map was created the California gold discovery of 1849 caused a tremendous transcontinental emigration. Meanwhile, with the rise in territorial population to the west of the Mississippi, the eastern states were becoming increasingly divided over the issues of slavery and state vs. federal sovereignty. Within five years these disputes would lead to the American Civil War. Mississippi, a Confederate State with slaves constituting over 50% of the population, suffered vastly from the fallout of the Civil War. Map identifies forts, rivers, fords, and an assortment of additional topographical details. Hand colored in pastel tones to define state and territorial boundaries. Surrounded by Colton's signature spiral motif border. From J. H Colton’s 1856 first edition issue of Colton's Atlas of the World. Minimal toning at extreme edges. A lovely example. 12.75 x 15.75

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