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Sketch indicating a distribution of the territorial domain of the United States into districts favorable to the operations of parties prosecuting general government surveys

Description: Table of population and area from 1870 census. "Seasons of 1869, -71,-72,-73,-74,-75,-76,-77,-78. 1st Lieut. Geo. M. Wheeler, Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army in Charge. U.S. Geographical Surveys West of the 100th Meridian. Volume 1 Geogr. Report " Prime meridian: GM. Relief: no. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Polyconic. Printing Process: Lithography. Verso Text: MS note: 139221.
Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1879
Call number: 139321
Creator: United States(Opens in new tab)
Dimensions: 50 x 73 cm
Associated people: Wheeler, George M. (1842-1905.)
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