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Map of the Gadsden Purchase Sonora and portions of New Mexico Chihuahua & California / by Herman Ehrenberg, C.E. From his private notes & those of Major Heintelman, Capt. Sitgreaves, Lieutt. Derby; Bartlett; Gray; Julius Froebel & others

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Description: The map shows two probable routes of the Atlantic & Pacific Rail Road via Texas, the reason for the Gadsden Purchase. Someone has added an extension from the Colorado River to San Diego in ink. The mountains which blocked a more northerly route are clearly shown. Note on old folder: Not same as 44064 which is 1858 this map is 1854. Keep and catalog. Hand written notes and rail line to Guaymas. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Polyconic. Printing Process: Lithography.
Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1854
Call number: 384988
Creator: Ehrenberg, Herman (1816-1866)(Opens in new tab)
Dimensions: 47 x 64 cm
Associated people: Zakreski, Alexander, (1799-1866.)
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