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A well executed and very detailed map from Vander Maelen's monumental atlas of 1827, the Atlas Universel. This atlas was one of the most remarkable world atlases ever produced, anticipating the International Map of the World and showing for the first time the entire land mass of the world on a uniform scale. The entire atlas consisted of 400 maps drawn on a scale of ca. 1:1.6 million, with as precise and accurate information as was then available. This atlas was also the first to be made totally with lithography, each map precisely drawn by H. Ode. This map shows most of Colorado, as well as the northern-most part of Texas, and the Oklahoma panhandle. Rivers are extensively mapped, with the Arkansas River drawn cutting across the middle of the map, and indicated as the border between the U.S. and Mexico. Topography is also well drawn, though mostly in the southwestern part of the map. A series of notes are placed throughout on geographic features and early explorations, and Indian tribes are also mentioned. An interesting map of a scale well before its time. $750
"Johnson's Nebraska and Kansas." New York: Johnson & Browning, ca. 1860. 12 1/2 x 15 1/4. Lithograph. Original hand color. Very good condition. With decorative border. Denver.
In 1860, Johnson & Browning acquired the rights to the Colton atlas and began to issue their own version. They used many of the Colton lithographic stones, but often with updating. This is a fascinating example of that, for this map is very similar to the earlier Colton maps of Kansas and Nebraska territories, in the configuration they had until 1861, but it reflects new information on the Pike's Peak gold rush. This gold rush began in late 1858 and by 1859 thousands were traveling to what was then western Kansas to seek gold along the foothills of the Rockies. The tree earliest settlements in the area, in what would in the following year become Colorado, were Denver, Auraria and Montana. All three are indicated on this map, though the last is incorrectly placed to the north of the other two. In the early days of the gold rush, there were four basic routes from the cities in eastern Kansas and Nebraska, and Johnson shows all of them (with the note, e.g. "630 miles to Auraria"). While he doesn't put any label on it, the northern of the two central routes is drawn by him running almost straight from Atchison to Denver, making it look like by far the most direct route. While it was shorter than the northern and southern routes, it was one of the most dangerous and difficult, something not indicated on this map. A wonderful map of this important part of Western history. $425
"Johnson's California Territories of New Mexico and Utah." New York: Johnson & Browning, 1861. 16 3/4 x 24 1/4. Lithograph. Full original color. Very good condition. Denver.
A fascinating map of the southwestern part of the United States from A. J. Johnson's mid-nineteenth century atlas of the world. Johnson, who published out of New York City, was one of the leading cartographic publishers in the latter half of the century, producing popular atlases, geographies and so on. Beginning in 1860, his atlases included a map of the Western United States from California to just east of the Rockies. This is the second edition of that series, one which shows the fascinating changes in borders and development in this region of the next two decades. This is one of the earliest to show Colorado and Nevada, both of which became territories the year this map was issued.
Johnson includes excellent detail, including indications and names of towns, roads, railroads, rivers, lakes, and mountains are shown throughout, as well as Indian tribes, the routes of explorers, and the "Emigrant Road" to California. The map also contains numerous notes on the history and geography of the region. Of particular interest is the rendering of the territories, both Colorado and Nevada show the year they were created as new territories: this event was so recent Johnson didn't even have time to put their name in the title. An historical oddity is the appearance of an Arizona Territory along the southern edge of New Mexico Territory. After the Gadsden Purchase, in the late 1850s, there was demand for the breaking off an Arizona territory from New Mexico. This culminated in a provisional constitution by the unofficial 1860 Constitutional Convention held in Tucson in 1860 that the southern part of the New Mexico Territory be made into Arizona Territory. In 1861 this self-proclaimed territory ceded from the Union, though in June the following year Union forces took back the territory from the Confederates. The Johnson firm shows Arizona as a separate entity, though it was not officially a U.S. territory until 1863, when it was created with a north-south border instead of the east-west border shown here. The maps produced by nineteenth century publishers, issued in regularly updated atlases, let us see these transient stages in the development of the west. This is certainly is one of the most interesting maps from the early 1860s, a period when the southwest was beginning a time of major development. $550
"Map of Kansas, Nebraska and Colorado Showing also The Southern portion of Dacotah." Philadelphia: S. Augustus Mitchell, Jr., 1861. 11 1/2 x 14. Lithograph. Full original color. Very good condition. Denver.
This fine map of the Plains states is from the 1862 issue of S. Augustus Mitchell Jr.'s important atlas. The map shows the territories of Kansas and Nebraska just after they were reorganized into their present borders (though they were still territories for a number of years yet). Also shown are the territory of Colorado and the southern part of "Dacotah." After the Civil War, this region was flooded with settlers, miners and others seeking new opportunities in the burgeoning American west. This map shows this area when it was the classic "Wild West" of popular lore. The eastern-most parts of Kansas and Nebraska are shown fairly well settled, and in the west are shown a few new settlements, the newly laid railroads, forts, and Indian tribes. The southern part of the "Dacotah" territory is shown and present-day Wyoming (which the year after this map was issued became part of the Idaho Territory) is noted as "Attached to Dacotah." With updated maps in most atlases, Mitchell pictured this fascinating part of American history and this is one of the more interesting snapshots. $250
"Johnson's Nebraska, Dakota, Colorado, Idaho & Kansas." New York: Johnson & Ward, 1863. 12 3/4 x 15 1/2. Lithograph. Original hand coloring. Some smudges and light waterstain in margins. Else, very good condition. Denver.
A detailed map of northern plain states (present-day Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, the Dakotas, Wyoming and Montana). This map shows a configuration of this region which lasted only for one year. In 1863, the eastern part of Washington Territory and the western part of Dakota Territory were broken off to form the Idaho Territory, encompassing what today is Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. The next year the eastern part of this huge Idaho Territory, that shown here, was broken off to create the Montana Territory, with the southeastern part temporarily going back into the Dakota Territory. The detail in this map is most impressive, showing rivers, towns, forts, Indian tribes, and the early trails which criss-crossed this region. This map was issued during the Pike's Peak gold rush, so the four main routes to "Auroria" (which by then had merged with Denver) are shown, the distances of the northern and southern-most routes noted on the map. $250
"Map of Kansas, Nebraska and Colorado Showing also The Southern portion of Dacotah." Philadelphia: S. Augustus Mitchell, Jr., 1866. 11 1/2 x 14. Lithograph. Full original color. Very good condition. Denver.
A later edition of the excellent Mitchell map showing these territories shortly after the Civil War. $225
"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. Very good condition. Denver.
A fascinating map of the southwestern part of the United States by the Colton firm of New York City, issued just after the Civil War. This was a period when the American west was really opening up for settlers and this map captures the region at a very early stage of its development. When issued, the territories had taken on the shape that the states have today, though in this early version of the Colton map of the region Nevada's southern tip is shown as part of Arizona. Detail or topography is very good, but it is the social information that is so interesting. Towns, forts (, Indian tribes, passes, explorer routes, the pony express, and early trails (e.g. "Emigrant Road") are all depicted. Of particular note are the indications of early railroads, both proposed and existing, including the proposed route of the "Pacific R.R." California, in contrast to the territories, is shown extensively developed, with many counties, towns, and a network of roads and rail lines. $325
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"Map of Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Kansas, Colorado & Indian Territory." From Atlas of Kendall County Illinois. Philadelphia: Warner & Beers, 1870. 16 1/2 x 27. Lithograph. Original hand color. Some light stains in upper side margins and a short tear in lower right (with old repair). Otherwise, very good condition. Denver.
A rare map from Warner, Higgins & Beer's atlas of Kendall County, Il. This atlas included maps of other Illinois counties as well as the maps from H.H. Lloyd & Co.'s Atlas of the United States (from which this map originally comes). This map has an unusual combination of states, as listed in the title, but also showing the northern part of Texas. 1870 was a period of considerable growth in the area. Just a decade earlier, gold and silver were discovered in Colorado and Utah, bringing large numbers of new settlers into American west. The end of the Civil War saw further development as many from the East took Greely's advice to "go west." The trails and wagon roads in the area are shown with impressive detail, including the U.S. Mail routes and recently laid "wagon roads."
This was also, of course, the period of great railroad building to handle the increase in immigration to the area and the growth in the region's economy. The trans-continental railroad, shown running along the top of this map, was completed just the year before this map was finished, and it was the year of publication that Denver was finally linked by rail lines both to the trans-continental railroad in Cheyenne, but also directly with the east by the Kansas Pacific Railroad. This map was issued before it was known in the east that these lines were completed, but the map does include an indication of the proposed routes of both. Also shown is the "Projected Rail Road" to Santa Fe, a route completed a decade later. $275
"County Map of Dakota, Wyoming, Kansas, Nebraska and Colorado." Philadelphia: S. Augustus Mitchell, Jr., 1870. 20 x 14 3/4. Lithograph. Original hand color. With old repairs at centerfold separation. Otherwise, very good condition. Denver.
This map shows the northern plains at a time when the railroads were opening up the region to new settlement. Completed in 1869, the transcontinental railroad ran across the center of the area shown here, from Omaha to the South Pass in western Wyoming. The railroads facilitated the movement of emigrants through and into this area--already begun by the emigration to Oregon, the California Gold Rush and Pike's Peak Gold Rush(noted on this map as "Gold Region"). This led to the creation of new states, such as Kansas (1861), Nebraska (1867), as well as territories such as Colorado, Dakota, Montana, and the just created Wyoming (1869).
This detailed map provides a good topographical picture of the region, with the rivers and mountains depicted, as are the locations of the plains Indian tribes which played such an important (and tragic) role in the opening of the west. The maps also well represents the development of this region, picturing towns, forts, roads and trails. Of particular interest is the depiction of the railroads, which are indicated sometimes following the early routes of explorers, also shown on the map. The Union Pacific Railroad, completed just the year before this map was published, is shown running through Nebraska to Cheyenne and then west, while the two railroads into Denver-one to Cheyenne to meet the Union Pacific and one directly east to Kansas City-both completed just the year this map was issued, are both shown. This is a fine map of the classic "Wild West" of popular lore. $185
"County Map of Colorado, Wyoming, Dakota Montana." Philadelphia: S. Augustus Mitchell, Jr., 1874. 19 1/2 x 14. Lithograph. Original hand color. Very good condition. Denver.
A later version of the Mitchell map of the northern plains states (cf. above), which is shifted slightly to the northwest, leaving off Kansas which appeared on the earlier version. The reason for that was the establishment of Yellowstone National Park in 1872. On the earlier map, the western parts of Wyoming and Montana (then almost totally unsettled) were not included, but this map shows as far as the headwaters of the Yellowstone River and includes a depiction of the new park. The map also shows the considerable development of Colorado, which was in the middle of the silver boom. New towns and railroads are depicted, providing a good picture of the territory just two years before statehood. $225
"County Map of Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Arizon." From Illustrated Historical Atlas of Macoupin County Illinois. Chicago: Warner & Beers, 1875. Lithograph. Original hand color. 16 x 14. A few light stains in upper right margin. Else, very good condition. Denver.
A rare map from Warner & Beer's atlas of Macoupin County, Il. This atlas included maps of other Illinois counties as well as the maps from H.H. Lloyd & Co.'s Atlas of the United States (from which this map originally comes). This map is unusual in showing the four territories surrounding four corners. Colorado would become a state just the following year, but the other three would be decades later (Utah in 1896 and Arizona & New Mexico in 1912). Detail in the maps is quite impressive, including early trails and passes throughout, along with surprisingly good topography. In Colorado, the most developed territory, the railroads are shown with some prominence. Attention is paid to forts, towns, and locations of Indian tribes. An excellent map of the region. $210
F.V. Hayden was commissioned by the U.S. Government to map large parts of the American West. He and his team surveyed Colorado between 1873 and 1876, mapping all of the territory-including its immense mountainous regions-for the first time with accuracy and unparalleled detail. This resulted in his landmark Geological and Geographical Atlas first issued in 1877. This included a few general maps, a series of regional maps showing impressive detail of topography, drainage, railroads, roads and mineral resources, and some charts showing the geological strata of the state.
An interesting image of the western states and territories, showing Washington, Montana, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, and California. A year earlier, Colorado was admitted to the Union as the thirty-eighth State. $45
Louis Nell. "Nell's New Topographical & Township Map of Colorado. In complete first edition of George A. Crofutt's Crofutt's Grip-Sack Guide of Colorado. A Complete Encyclopedia of the State. Resources and Condensed Authentic Descriptions. Omaha, NE: Overland Publishing Co., 1881. Quarto, with original gilt-stamped cloth cover. 183 pp. With illustrations throughout. Map in very good condition. Guide with loose binding and map and first page of advertising separated. Some spotting on cover. Else very good. Denver.
A nice example of an excellent map of Colorado by Louis Nell. Louis Nell first came to the west in the mid-1870s as a member of Captain George Wheeler's survey. Nell was so impressed by Colorado that he settled there and began to publish a series of detailed maps of the state. The map is included in a first edition of the best early guide to Colorado. George Crofutt came to Colorado in 1860, near the beginning of the Pike's Peak Gold Rush, and over the years issued at least ten guidebooks about the American West. As exampled by this excellent Colorado guide, his works were enhanced by copious illustrations (including a page showing the "Belles of Colorado," asking if you can name and locate them). This guide includes a description of eight different railroad tours through the state, along with an alphabetical listing of the cities, towns, mining camps, post offices, etc. As he said, "it tells you What is Worth Seeing, Where to See It, Where to Go, How to Go, Where to Stop, and What It Costs." It includes numerous advertisements (especially from railroad companies) and a business directory, but Crofutt stated "the GRIP-SACK is not written in the interest of any corporation - railway, land, or mining company - but is wholly independent, without fear, favor, or hope of reward." For his guide, Crofutt got Nell to produce a special version of his map, of which this is a nice example in the guide. $1,100
"Map of Colorado." Chicago & Toledo: H.H. Hardesty & Co., 1882. Lithographic transfer from engraving. Original color. 13 1/8 x 19 1/4. Chip in bottom left margin. Otherwise, very good condition. Denver.
A nicely detailed map of Colorado from an unusual series of maps issued in Chicago and Toledo towards the end of the nineteenth century. During this period there was a growing interest in travel and business throughout North America, and publishers saw this as an opportunity for issued detailed and accurate maps of the states and provinces. The maps from this series, issued by Hiram H. Hardesty & Co., are typical of period, with detail including roads and railroads, small towns and large cities, rivers and lakes and much other topographical information. As claimed on the title page, these maps were created from images originally created in copper plates. The detail here is very good, with emphasis on the myriad railroad lines criss-crossing the state, including those leading to the silver mining towns, such as Leadville and Breckinridge, for the Silver Boom had begun just four years earlier. $150
"Tunison's Colorado." Jacksonville, Illinois: H.C. Tunison, 1885. 9 3/4 x 12 1/8. Original hand outline color. Denver.
A handsome map of Colorado 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 is a nice example of his output, showing Colorado within a decade of statehood, shortly after the great silver strikes at Leadville and a period when mining was booming. This up to date map is an excellent snap-shot of the state at this early and important period. $125
"Colorado." [backed by New Mexico]. Chicago: People's Publishing Co., 1886. Cereograph with outline color. 9 1/2 x 12. Very good condition. Denver.
A detailed map issued by the People's Publishing Co. of Chicago in 1886. There were a number of firms by this name, including besides the Chicago firm ones in Philadelphia and Boston, but it is not known if they were connected. The Chicago publisher was owned by H.L. and D.H. Kochersperger and their People's Illustrated and Descriptive Family Atlas of the World was noted as a "popular cash seller." The detail on this map is very good and clearly presented. Topography is presented with hatchuring and the many railroads in the state-the heart of its economic vitality-are shown with the stations indicated. $65
"Colorado." From Gaskell's Atlas of the World. Chicago: Unknown, 1887. 9 5/8 x 12 1/4. Engraving. A colorful map with full borders. Very good condition. Denver.
Towns, railroads, topography and more are all clearly presented on this detailed map. The thirty-nine counties at the time are shown in contrasting pastel shades. Oregon on reverse. $65
"Colorado." Chicago: Geo. F. Cram & Co., 1887. 10 1/4 x 12 5/8. Cerograph. Very good condition. Denver. $75
"Denver and Rio Grande Railroad System." Chicago: 1888?] Colored cerograph. 14 x 17 1/2. Some repaired separations at folds. Very good condition. Denver.
This detailed map delineating three types of railroads in Colorado, eastern Utah, and a small part of New Mexico. Red lines show standard gauge, blue lines narrow gauge, and red and blue together stand for three rail. Modelski's Railroad Maps of North America (pp.96-7) illustrates a similar map containing an 1883 date, but this map shows considerably more lines, especially for the mining towns of Colorado. The map was probably issued to accompany a railroad schedule booklet dating from the late 1880s. An inset map in the lower left shows the Central Pacific Railroad route from San Francisco to Colorado. $325
"Colorado." Chicago: Werner Company, 1895. Cereograph. 10 1/4 x 13 1/8. Printed outline color. Very good condition. Denver.
An attractive and impressively detailed map of Colorado just before the end of the nineteenth century. At that time, the center of American map publishing was swinging from New York to Chicago, where firms like the Werner Company and Rand McNally & Co. were producing copious quantities of maps and atlases. These maps were made using was engraving, cereography, which allowed for precision, cost effectiveness, and the ability to update maps with ease. Colorado is here shown with its counties outlined and many towns named throughout. Some orography is indicated with hatchuring and roads are detailed with precision. A nice map of the state. $85
"Colorado." 1901. 10 1/4 x 12 5/8. Cerograph. Small stain in corner of upper left margin. Denver. $45
"Map of Colorado." Denver: The Clason Map Co., 1908. Separately issued map, folding into original booklet, entitled Clason's Highway Map of Colorado. Lithograph in two colors by the Denver Lith. Co. 30 1/2 x 40. With hole in top margin and minor separation at some folds. Overall very good condition. Denver.
An excellent folding, road map of Colorado from the beginning of the twentieth century with its booklet containing an index of Colorado towns, rivers, mountains and other useful information. The map is on a quite large scale, 1 inch = 10 miles, so the detail is impressive. Roads, railroads, wagon roads and mountain trails are all shown and physical features are also clearly noted. Such maps, intended for use, did not survive in very large numbers, especially in such good condition. $175
"Clason's Guide Map Colorado." Folded into Clason's Colorado Green Guide Road Map. Chicago & Denver: The Clason Map Co., ca. 1920. 19 x 24 1/4. Cerograph, printed in color. Excellent condition. Guide, 40pp. Denver.
A rare "guide map" of Colorado at the beginning of the second decade of the twentieth century. The map is clear and detailed, showing the counties, forests, towns, Indian reservations, railroad lines, and roads (paved, macadam, graded dirt, and other). Distances along the roads are also noted. The booklet the maps comes in contains useful information about the state such as descriptions of the sites to visit, auto routes, an index of towns, and small maps of a number of cities. "Take a Green Guide with you, and you never will go wrong." $150
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