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Title: Map no. 4 from the valley of the mud lakes to the Pacific Ocean: from explorations and surveys made under the direction of the Hon. Jefferson Davis, Secretary of War; by Capt. E.G. Beckwith, 3d. Artillery; F.W. Egloffstein, topographer for the route.; Explorations and surveys for a rail road route from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean.

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Dates

  • Issued: 1855
  • Coverage: 1855
  • Coverage: 1855 to 1855

Summary

Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Shows drainage, railroads, trails, etc. From: Reports of Explorations and Surveys, to Ascertain the Most Practicable and Economical Route for a Railroad From the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. 1 map; 54 x 46 cm

Subjects

  • Railroads
  • Explorations and surveys
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  • California
  • Maps

Geospatial coordinates

  • Bounding Box: BBOX (-123.67,-119.5,42,38.58)

Provider

University of Michigan

Rights

  • Access rights: Public
  • This map is in the public domain.

Citation

Beckwith, E. G. (Edward Griffin), 1826-1909, Dahl, James, former owner, Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889, director, Egloffstein, F. W., 1824-1885, topographer, Siebert, Selmar, printer, United States. War Department. Map no. 4 from the valley of the mud lakes to the Pacific Ocean: from explorations and surveys made under the direction of the Hon. Jefferson Davis, Secretary of War; by Capt. E.G. Beckwith, 3d. Artillery; F.W. Egloffstein, topographer for the route.; Explorations and surveys for a rail road route from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean.. Thematic maps, Manuscript maps. https://quod.lib.umich.edu/c/clark1ic/x-012484438/39015095390822

Format

JPEG

Languages

  • eng