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Title:1855 Gunnison Map of Kansas and Nebraska -- Map No. 2 - From the Mouth of Trap Creek to the Santa Fe Crossing Under the direction of the Hon. Jefferson Davis...By Capt. J.W. Gunnison Topl. Engrs. assisted by Capt. E.G. Beckwith 3d. Artillery,li>Cartographer:J Gunnison

Year/Place:1855, Washington

Map Dimension (in.):31 X 23.5 in.

Description:This map nicely details the proposed routes across the territories of Kansas and Nebraska. Specifically: 1) Leaving the Missouri R. at Kansas and following the Pawnee Republican Fork, 2) Leaving the Missouri R. at St. Joseph westward to the Republican River, 3) Leaving the Missouri R. at Council Bluffs westward along the Platte River. Sadly, Capt. Gunnison was killed by Indians in Utah nearly two years before this map was issued. 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 - Good. Slight toning, more in issued folds and one extra fold. Few small splits in fold corners. A few smaller foxing spots. Uncolored.

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1855 Gunnison Map of Kansas and Nebraska -- Map No. 2 - From the Mouth of Trap Creek to the Santa Fe

Name: 1855 Gunnison Map of Kansas and Nebraska -- Map No. 2 - From the Mouth of Trap Creek to the Santa Fe
SKU: 236854314
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock