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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
"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.
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
"Map of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and part of Montana." Philadelphia: S. Augustus Mitchell, Jr., 1872. 10 3/4 x 13 3/8. Lithograph. Original hand color. Very good condition. Denver.
Another version of Mitchell's map of the American northwest, dated on the map as 1872. Of note in this version is a bold dashed line crossing Montana, Idaho and Oregon, in which it branches with one route going to Wallula and one to Puget City. Though not identified, this is likely a proposed rail route that seems to appear on only this version of Mitchell's map. $150
"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
Charles Becker. "Custer's Battle-Field (June 25th 1876) Surveyed and drawn under the personal supervision of Lieut. Edward Maguire Corps of Engineers U.S.A. by Sergeant Charles Becker. Co 'D' Battalion of Engineers." Washington, 1877. Lithograph. 15 x 17 1/2. Excellent condition. Wheat: 1266. Denver.
The U.S. Army's Montana Column arrived at the scene of the Battle of Little Bighorn on June 27th, just two days after 'Custer's Last Stand.' They not only relieved the survivors from Custer's command, who had been under siege since the battle, but they had the unpleasant task of burying the hundreds of dead they found on the battlefield. Besides this, Lieut. Edward Maguire, from the Corp of Engineers, was tasked with compiling a report, to include a map, of the battle. The map was entrusted to another engineer, Sergeant Charles Becker, who had been making maps for the troops all along. Becker carefully surveyed the field, including the grave locations for many of the fallen, including Custer, and produced this excellent topographical drawing. The Little Bighorn River, the surrounding hills and ravines, and woods are all depicted clearly, with the movement of Custer's troops indicated. The location of the Indian encampment in the valley is shown, and a numbered key indicates a dozen grave sites. This map was issued along with Maguire's report the following year and it is the primary contemporary map of this famous battle. $650
Frank A. Gray. "Gray's Idaho, Montana and Wyoming." Philadelphia: O.W. Gray & Son, 1879. 12 x 14 3/4. Lithograph. Original color. Very good condition. Denver.
A nicely detailed and early map of the northwestern part of the United States by the Philadelphia firm of O.W. Gray. The firm began its publishing around mid-century and published regional and U.S. atlases up to the 1880s, first as O.W. Gray and then O.W. Gray & Son. This map is typical of their work, presenting the latest information available with clear and precise detail. The three territories are shown as they were originally set up in 1868; they would not be admitted as states for another decade. Detail includes topography, rivers, settlements, Indian tribes and even the early railroads both in Montana and Wyoming. Of particular interest is the depiction of Yellowstone Park, established just seven years earlier. For its attractive presentation and interesting detail make it a nice example of late nineteenth century American cartography. $225
"Montana." Chicago: Rand, McNally & Co., 1910. Separately issued folding map, with original booklet. 18 3/4 x 25 1/2. Cerograph. Full original color. Some separations along folds and old ink marks scattered about. Back cover separated, but overall Good condition. Denver.
An early twentieth century map from the Rand, McNally & Co. firm, primarily out of Chicago, a company that would shift the center of cartographic publishing from the east coast to the mid-west. This is a "pocket map" meant to be sold to travelers, and it folded into a booklet which contained an index to the railroad system, shippers' guide and mch else. And as explained on the cover of the booklet, "The Special Features of this Pocket Map are: Locating the Nearest Mailing Point of all Local Places; Designating Money Order Post Offices; Telegraph Stations; and Naming the Express Company Doing Business at the Points where the Several Companies have Offices." The map has impressive topographical and transportation detail, including railroads, electric lines, and combined steam and electric lines are identified by the use of red stamped numbers explained in a key in the lower right. $125
"The Rand-McNally Vest Pocket Map of Montana." Chicago: Rand, McNally & Co., 1919. Separately issued folding map, with original paper covers and advertising. 18 3/4 x 25 1/2. Cerograph. Full original color. Repaired tear along one fold. Otherwise, excellent condition. Denver.
Another Rand McNally folding map from about a decade later than the one above. This is a "vest pocket map" meant also to be sold to travelers, as indicated by the advertisements for Chicago and New York businesses and its small size which would allow it to fit into one's vest pocket. The map has the same impressive detail and it is essentially the same map as was issued in the Rand McNally New Commercial Atlas, but modified to be of more use to travelers. The railroad lines are again indicated and explained in a key in the lower right. $185
Lloyd Edwin Smith. "Montana." From the Commercial Atlas of the World. Ed. by Frederick J. Branom. Chicago: Geographical Publishing Company, 1931. Folio. Chromolithograph. Excellent condition. Denver.
An attractive and detailed map of the state from the early part of the twentieth century. $75
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