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General map of explorations and surveys in California

Title
General map of explorations and surveys in California / made under the direction of Hon. Jefferson Davis, Secretary of War by Lieut. R.S. Williamson, Topl. Engr., assisted by Lieut. J.G. Parke, Topl. Engr., and Mr. Isaac Williams Smith, Civ. Engr.
Author
United States. War Department. Office of P.R.R. Surveys, creator, publisher.
Publication
[Washington, D.C.] : [War Department], 1853.

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Additional Authors
  • Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889.
  • Parke, John G.
  • Smith, Isaac W. (Isaac William), 1825-1898
  • United States. War Department. Office of P.R.R. Surveys.
Description
1 map; 62 x 184 cm, on sheet 66 x 187 cm
Alternative Title
  • California
  • Mapping the Nation (NEH grant, 2015-2018). US036.1.05
Subject
  • 1800-1899
  • Railroads > History > 19th century > Maps
  • Historical geography
  • Railroads
  • California > Maps
  • California > Historical geography > Maps
  • California
Genre/Form
  • History.
  • Maps.
Note
  • Relief shown by hachures.
  • Oriented with north to the left.
  • At head of title: Explorations and surveys for a railroad route from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean; War Department; Routes in California to connect with the routes near the 32nd and 35th parallels.
Indexed In (note)
  • New York Public Library. Dictionary catalog of the Map Division
Call Number
Map Div. 15-5441
OCLC
956678826
Author
United States. War Department. Office of P.R.R. Surveys, creator, publisher.
Title
General map of explorations and surveys in California / made under the direction of Hon. Jefferson Davis, Secretary of War by Lieut. R.S. Williamson, Topl. Engr., assisted by Lieut. J.G. Parke, Topl. Engr., and Mr. Isaac Williams Smith, Civ. Engr.
Publisher
[Washington, D.C.] : [War Department], 1853.
Cartographic Data
Scale 1:600,000 (W 123°30ʹ--W 113°30ʹ/N 38°00ʹ--N 31°00ʹ).
Type of Content
cartographic image
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
sheet
Indexed In:
New York Public Library. Dictionary catalog of the Map Division, v. 2, page 254, column 1, no. 6
Source
US036.1.05
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Chronological Term
1800-1899
Place of Publication
United States District of Columbia Washington.
Added Author
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889.
Parke, John G., surveyor.
Smith, Isaac W. (Isaac William), 1825-1898, surveyor.
United States. War Department. Office of P.R.R. Surveys.
United States. War Department.
Related To
United States. War Department. Reports of explorations and surveys, to ascertain the most practicable and economical route from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean (OCoLC)3649245.
Research Call Number
Map Div. 15-5441
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