Title:1855 Colton Map of Large Nebraska and Kansas Terrritories -- Nebraska and Kanzas,li>Cartographer:J ColtonYear/Place:1855, New YorkMap Dimension(in.):12.8 X 15.7 in.Description:This is and excellent, first edition, important map of the transitional territories of Nebraska and Kanzas. In 1854, the act to Organize the Territories of Nebraska and Kansas with this configuration. Nebraska is shown as a massive territory - its northern border to Canada and incorporating the Dakotas west of the Missouri, Wyoming and part of Colorado. Kansas also reaches west to include part of present-day Colorado. Minnesota Territory is shown at its largest extent, with its western border on the Missouri River. Details shown include topography, rivers, Indian tribes, forts like Laramie and Kearney, and a few settlements largely along the major rivers. The explored routes for the proposed Pacific railroads are shown. In Wyoming the Rattlesnake Mountains make their first appearance on an atlas map. Cheyenne Pass, Devils Gate and Independence Rock are identified.
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