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Title: 1854-5 Perke Map of El Paso Texas to Phoenix -- Map No. 2 From the Pimas Villages to Fort Fillmore from Explorations and Surveys Made Under the Direction of the Hon. Jefferson Davis, Secretary of War…

Cartographer: J. Parke

Year/Place: 1854-5, Washington

Map Dimension (in.): 23.5 X 37.2 in.

Description: This is an outstanding map from the southern-most railroad survey, covering from El Paso, Texas to Phoenix of today. This map represents the first survey of the area of the Gadsden Purchase, acquired by the United States in 1853 to facilitate a southern railway that skirted mountain ranges. It delineates watersheds, plus topography through fine hachure. It is filled with information including Emory's route in 1856, Cooke's Emigrant Route, the naming of mountains and plains, shows location of gold placers, silver mines, water holes, springs and forts. Parke had permission from the Mexican government to travel through the area, as the expedition was launched during the transition period. From Reports of Explorations and Surveys, to Ascertain the Most Practicable and Economical Route for Railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean… 1853-56 Volume XI

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Condition

Very Good. Slight toning, more in issued folds. A few smaller foxing spots. Uncolored.

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1854-5 Perke Map of El Paso Texas to Phoenix -- Map No. 2 From the Pimas Villages to Fort Fillmore

Name: 1854-5 Perke Map of El Paso Texas to Phoenix -- Map No. 2 From the Pimas Villages to Fort Fillmore
SKU: 227947958
Price: 150 USD
Availability: InStock