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Map of the San Diego & Arizona Military Telegraph Line, Prepared under the direction of Brig. Gen. George Crook, U.S.A., Commanding the Dept. of Arizona, by Capt. George F. Price, 5th Cavalry, In charge of Reconnaissance and Co.; Prepared in Engineer Office, Military Division of the Pacific, San Francisco, Cal., John G.D. Knight, First Lieut. of Engineers, March, 1874

Description: At head of title: "No. 105." A photostat of the original map, slightly reduced in size. It has been enhanced by hand with hand colored telegraph line and American flags to mark military stations. "Length of line, by wire, 540 miles; by wagon road, 630 miles." MS note: 320117. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Cylindrical. Printing Process: Photostatic copy. Verso Text: MS notes: Arizona Mr. J. Wm. P. Chapman, with compliments of A. F. Rockwell.
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Date: March 1874
Call number: 320117
Creator: United States(Opens in new tab)
Dimensions: 43 x 86 cm

[Dakota Territory] : Prepared by order of Brig. Genl. A. H. Terry Commanding the Department

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"4th Edition 1881 Revised and corrected under Lieut. Edward Maguire Corps of Engineers by Pvt. Julius J. Durage, Topol. Asst. Originally compiled under the direction of Capt. D. P. Heap, Corps. of Engrs. by W. H. Wood, 1872. Brig. Genl. A. A. Humphreys, Chief of Engrs." Ms notes: No. 327 317928 Dakota Territory. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Polyconic. Printing Process: Lithography. Verso Text: Ms note: No. 327 Dakota Territory prep. by order of Gen. A. H. Terry 4th Ed. 1881.

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Map of the Department of the Columbia : Projected and compiled at the Engineer Office, Department of the Columbia / By Lieut. Thomas W. Symons, Corps of Engineers, assisted by Alfred Downing and C. C. Manning, Topographical Assistants, U.S. Army, Drawn by Alfred Downing, Topographical Assistant

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Geological formation notes in MS on map. "Brevet Brig. Gen. Frank Wheaton Commanding Department." Includes list of sources consulted in compilation. Shows military stations occupied and abandoned as of January 1881; railroads existing and projected; wagon roads, and lighthouses. From the collection of Raphael Pumpelly. Mineral data added by hand. MS note: 317934 No. 544. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Polyconic. Printing Process: Lithography.

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Map showing detailed topography of the country traversed by the reconnaissance expedition through southern & southeastern Nevada / In charge of Lieut. Geo. M. Wheeler U.S. Engineers assisted by Lieut. D.W. Lockwood Corps of Engineers U.S.A

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Railroad reconnaissance south of Elko Nevada under Brig. Genl. E. O. Co. Ord; Las Vegas shows up as minor crossroad at southern end. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Polyconic. Printing Process: Lithography.

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Territory of Dakota : Compiled from the official Records of the General Land Office and other sources by C. Roeser, Principal Draughtsman G.L.O

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Hand drawn lines of rainfall for various areas. Hand drawn lines for Indian Reservations with population. Also evaluation of land for farming and well locations by hand. At head of title: "Department of the Interior, General Land Office, N.C. McFarland, Commissioner." From the collection of Raphael Pumpelly. MS note: 317924. Prime meridian: GM, Washington. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Polyconic. Printing Process: Lithography.

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Washington Territory / Compiled from the official Records of the Genral Land Office and other sources by C. Roeser, Principal Draughtsman G.L.O

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Hand drawn lines indicate yearly rainfall amounts for various areas. At head of title: "Department of the Interior General Land Office J. A. Williamson, Commissioner." From the Collection of Raphael Pumpelly ; rainfall and irrigation data added by hand. MS notes on rainfall. 317919. Prime meridian: GM, Washington. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Polyconic. Printing Process: Lithography.

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Montana Territory, prepared by order of Maj. General W. S. Hancock

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[Western Section] "2nd Edition May 1875 compiled under the direction of Capt. Wm. Lusluw, Corps of Engrs. Brig. Genl. A. A. Humphreys, Chief of Engineers." [Eastern Section] "Compiled under the direction of Capt. D. P. Heap, Corps of Engineers, W. H. Wood May 1872. 4th Edition 1881 compiled under the direction of Lieut. Edward Maguire, Corps of Engrs. by Private Julius J. Durage, Topogl. Asst." MS notes: 317926 No. 330 [western sheet] [eastern sheet]. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Polyconic. Printing Process: Lithography.

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