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One example of several maps published by Johnson during a short period in the 1860s showing swift changes in the borders of states and territories in the western U.S., this map shows the states in a configuration similar to what is familiar in the 21st century. The exception is that the southeast corner of present-day Nevada (below the 37th parallel), is indicated as part of Arizona. An interesting view of the American southwest during a period of rapid change. $325
"Colton's Map of California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona & New Mexico." New York: G.W. and C.B. Colton & Co., 1866. 16 3/4 x 26. Lithograph. Original hand color. Repaired separation at centerfold. Trimmed into decorative border, as issued in atlas. Otherwise, very good condition. $350
S. Augustus Mitchell Jr. "Arizona and New Mexico." Philadelphia: S. Augustus Mitchell, Jr., 1867. 11 3/8 x 14. Lithograph. Original hand color. Small spot above Arizona, otherwise very good condition.
For most of the middle part of the nineteenth century, the firm founded by S. Augustus Mitchell dominated American cartography in output and influence. This fine map is from one of his son's atlases and it shows the territories of Arizona and New Mexico. Originally part of Mexico, these lands were acquired by the United States at the end of the Mexican War in 1848. In 1861, a Confederate State of Arizona was formed of the southern part of area shown here, but Union forces put an end to that in 1862. In 1863, the New Mexico Territory was split, this time on a north-south axis, with the western part becoming the Arizona Territory. Both territories became states in 1912. This map shows the two territories when Arizona was still relatively sparsely settled, shortly before the Desert Land Act of 1877, which caused a flood of new settlement. Besides its historical interest, the map is very attractive, with its striking hand color and decorative border. A nice map from mid-century. $195
"The Pacific States and Territories." 1877. 10 7/8 x 8 3/4. Lithograph. Original color. Very good condition. Illustrates Washington, Montana, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, California. $45
"New Mexico and Arizona." Philadelphia: O.W. Gray & Son, 1881. 11 1/2 x 14 3/4. Lithograph. Original hand color. Very good condition.
An interesting map of these two southwestern territories (both admitted as states in 1912). Arizona had been split off from the original, larger New Mexico territory in 1863 and this map shows the region as it was beginning to develop after the Civil War. Towns, counties and forts are shown throughout. Of particular interest is the information on the railroads in the territory, both proposed and existing. The Southern Pacific is depicted as extending past Tucson to just east of Fort Bowie, while another line is shown running south from Trinidad, Colorado, through Albuquerque to Fort McRae.
Mexico shown on reverse. $125
"Tunison's Arizona." Jacksonville, Illinois: H.C. Tunison, 1885. Wax engraving. Original color. 12 1/4 x 9 3/4. Very good condition.
A handsome map of Arizona from Tunison's Peerless Universal Atlas. With the development of wax engraving (cerography), more maps and atlases were able to be produced in cities beyond the major centers of New York, Philadelphia and Chicago. Henry C. Tunison issued a series of fine atlases beginning in 1885 and lasting into the beginning of the twentieth century. This shows the Arizona territory at an important and turbulent period of its history. In the early 1880s, the shoot out at OK Corral occurred, railroads began to cross the territory and the Apache and Yavapai tribes fought the American settlers and army. This up to date map is an excellent snap-shot of the territory at this time. $125
"County and Township Map of Arizona and New Mexico." Philadelphia: W.M. Bradley & Bros., 1886. 13 7/8 x 21 3/4. Very good condition.
A highly detailed map from the Philadelphia publishing firm of William M. Bradley & Bro.. While Philadelphia was no longer the main center of cartographic publishing in North America by the late nineteenth century, many fine maps were still produced there, as is evidence by this map. Topography, political information, towns, roads and physical features are all presented neatly and clearly. This map in particular shows how extensive and well-developed the plat system had become in the western territories of the U.S. $165
"Arizona." From Gaskell's Atlas of the World. Chicago: Unknown, 1887. 12 1/4 x 9 7/8. Engraving. A colorful map with full borders. Very good condition.
Towns, railroads, topography and more are all clearly presented on this detailed map. The ten counties at the time are shown in contrasting pastel shades. Indian reservations are also drawn out, with borders shown by colored dashed lines. Idaho on reverse $40
"Arizona." Chicago: Geo F. Cram, 1887. 11 3/4 x 9 5/8. Wax engraving. Very good condition.
A colorful, detailed map of Arizona from the latter part of the nineteenth century. The George Cram Company was an engraving and publishing firm from Chicago. In the mid-nineteenth century, the center of cartographic publishing was New York City, but in the 1880's this began to shift towards Chicago with the advent of the Rand, McNally and Cram firms. These firms were noted for their efficient output of precise maps filled with useful and up-to-date political and cultural information, and details on roads, towns, railroads, and so forth.
"Arizona." From Rand, McNally & Co.'s Indexed Atlas of the World. Chicago: Rand, McNally & Co., 1888. 18 7/8 x 12 3/4. Very good condition.
Large, colorful atlas map of Arizona detailing roads, railroad lines and topography. Historical narrative of the territory on reverse. $85
"Arizona." Chicago: Geo F. Cram, c. 1890. 12 1/8 x 9 3/4. Wax engraving. Very good condition.
Another fine example of the prolific output from the Cram Company. Finer details in this map from those above, but with less color and a decorative border. Utah shown on reverse. $65
Lloyd Edwin Smith. "Arizona." From the Centennial Atlas of the World. Ed. by Frederick J. Branom. Chicago: Geographical Publishing Company, 1931. 20 7/8 x 15. Folio. Chromolithograph. Excellent condition.
A large, attractive and detailed map of the state from the early part of the twentieth century. Location index to towns and counties, with census data, on reverse. Full, but narrow margins. $65
See also maps of Western America and the New Mexico Territory
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