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For the fourth edition of this map, see RB 82223. A statistical table gives information about the various states including Upper California. Submap: Map of the Roads &c. from Vera Cruz & Alvarado to Mexico. Prime meridian: Washington. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Azimuthal. Printing Process: Engraving.
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California is grossly distorted. With 2 inset Tables, and: "Map of the roads & from Vera Cruz & Alvarado to Mexico." Inside cover has MS notes: Seth B. Thornton, Capt. 2nd U.S. Dragoons, Monterey, Mexico, Sept 25th, 1846. A hard fight but we have then [?] Stronghold, to the brave lead regiment in [?]. Another hand: AH. Pitkin July 26, 83. "Entered according to Act of Congress, 2nd day of April, 1832, by H. S. Tanner of the State of Pennsylvania." "Constructed from a great variety of printed and manuscript documents by H. S. Tanner." Lettered on cover: Tanner's travelling map of Mexico. Prime meridian: Washington. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Polyconic. Printing Process: Lithography.
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Alternate title from cover. Canals and proposed rail lines shown in MS lines. MS notes on what was previously Putnam County show its division into Putnam, Bureau, Stark, and Marshall Counties; this change occurred in 1839. Details are most full near waterways, especially the Mississippi, Missouri, and Illinois Rivers. Very little detail around Chicago. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Polyconic. Printing Process: Lithography. MS inside cover: Andrew Johnston, Quincy Illinois.
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