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Map of all the Railroads in the United States in operation and progress 1854



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    Map of the Railroads in the United States in Operation and Progress to accompany a report from the Treasury Department by Isreal D. Andrew's drawn and engraved under direction of the Editor of the American Railroad Journal. Lith. James B. Johnson

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    Kashnor notes, "The most westerly railway shown in operation are the Chicago and Rock Island, and the line from Naples to Springfield, both in Illinois. The Pacific Railway is under construction as for as Independence Missouri." Submaps of Florida and Texas (no railroads in either.) Submaps: Map of Florida; Map of Texas. Prime meridian: Washington. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: none!. Projection: Pseudocylindrical. Printing Process: Lithography. Other Features: Sub-maps. Verso Text: MS note: 450 two panels of marbled paper. Stamp: Sold by H. M. Stationary ....

    093:450 M

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    Map of the Territory of Alaska (Russian America) ceded by Russian to the United States

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    Wrangel Island does not yet appear. Printed on coated paper. Staining from prior matting. Tape across top. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Conic. Printing Process: Lithography.

    80295

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    Map of the Texas Santa Fe & Northern Railroad as far as the South Border of the Territory of New Mexico, United States

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    This railroad had built a section of track between Santa Fe and Espanola, but projected a vast network of tracks across the state, already served by AT &SF Ry and others. Issued in London probably as a promotional piece. "Issued by the London Office of the Texas, Santa Fe & Northern Railway Company." Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Pseudocylindrical. Printing Process: Lithography. Verso Text: HL sticker: 127899.

    127899

  • Map of the Central Pacific Railroad and Its Connections

    Map of the Central Pacific Railroad and Its Connections

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    Map with 22 lithographic views in the surround. Vignettes: 22 scenes along the right of way. "Advert for Insurance Co." Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Projection: Conic. Printing Process: Lithography. Other Features: Vignettes. Verso Text: HL sticker: 128062.

    128062

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    Colton's travelers' map of the United States showing the counties, railroads, etc

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    Prime meridian: GM, Washington. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Polyconic. Printing Process: Lithography.

    258248

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    Ornamental Map of the United States & Mexico

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    With portraits of George Washington, Cortez, Montezuma, Gen. Taylor, and Santa Anna, coats of arms of the United States and Mexico and a depiction of the Temple of the Sun, this map is definitely "ornamented." Further statistical information, and under Santa Anna's portrait as follows, "New Mexico and the Californias. These two extensive territories of Northern Mexico, rich in mines and agricultural products, have been taken possession of by the military and naval forces of the United States, and will in future form a portion of our already wide domain..." A gift of the Friends of the Huntington. See General notes for feature descriptions. Border: Stars and chains. MS note: 245322 25.00. Prime meridian: GM, Washington. Relief: hachures. Projection: Conic. Printing Process: Lithography.

    245322