Joseph Hutchins Colton’s 1849 map is one of the most accurate of the period that was printed to satisfy the … See more Map of California, Oregon, Texas, and the Territories Adjoining
Theme: Geological (3 Maps)
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1857: Map Illustrating the General Geological Features of the Country West of the Mississippi River
Cartography:
James Hall
James Hall
This map by Professor James Hall is one of the first geological maps of Western United States and Mexico. Based … See more Map Illustrating the General Geological Features of the Country West of the Mississippi River
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1890: Map Accompanying Reports of the Artesian Wells Investigation
Cartography:
Richard J. Hinton
Richard J. Hinton
Groundwater trapped below rock strata was essential to the development of the arid regions of the American West. This government-published … See more Map Accompanying Reports of the Artesian Wells Investigation