COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Goldthwait, J.H.
Date:
1861
Short Title:
United States
Publisher:
D. Chester
Publisher Location:
New York
Type:
Pocket Map
Obj Height cm:
82
Obj Width cm:
94
Scale 1:
7,500,000
Note:
Important U.S. Railroad map; civil war references. Goldthwait did an early map of the Mississippi Valley in 1833 (see Karrow index), engraved for Johnson (large N.A. 1859) and Colton (County Map of N.A. 1864) and produced several beautiful railroad maps. Colton put out a later edition of this map (see Phillips 909). This map is extraordinary for its graphic clarity and elegance. Two inset maps show railroad routes in New England and the Mid West. The west is largely empty except for California where many towns are listed along with topographical features. Many lists of statistics are provided (showing population growth) as well as a list of the seceding southern states with dates of secession. Railroad routes are shown as single and double track, including the width of the gauge. Full color map, folded into textured brown cloth covers 14.5x9 with "Goldthwait's Map Of The United States & Canada" stamped in gilt. Relief shown by hachures.
Reference:
Modelski 42; cf P-Maps p909 (Colton ed.).
World Area:
Central America
World Area:
West Indies
Country:
Mexico
Country:
United States
Event:
U.S. Civil War
Subject:
Railroad
Full Title:
Goldthwait's Map Of The United States, British Provinces, Mexico, Central America, W. India Is. &c. Exhibiting The Railroads ... by J.H. Goldthwait. Published by D. Chester, 119 & 121 Nassau St. New York. Entered ... 1861 by J.H. Goldthwait ... New York. (inset) Great Rail Road Routes from the Middle Atlantic Ports To The Mississippi River by J.H. Goldthwait. (inset) Of The Railroads Of New England And Eastern N . York by J.H. Goldthwait.
List No:
2762.002
Series No:
2
Publication Author:
Goldthwait, J.H.
Pub Date:
1861
Pub Title:
Goldthwait's Map Of The United States, British Provinces, Mexico, Central America, W. India Is. &c. Exhibiting The Railroads ... by J.H. Goldthwait. Published by D. Chester, 119 & 121 Nassau St. New York. Entered ... 1861 by J.H. Goldthwait ... New York. (inset) Great Rail Road Routes from the Middle Atlantic Ports To The Mississippi River by J.H. Goldthwait. (inset) Of The Railroads Of New England And Eastern N . York by J.H. Goldthwait.
Pub Reference:
Modelski 42; cf P-Maps p909 (Colton ed.).
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
2762.000
Pub Type:
Pocket Map
Pub Height cm:
15
Pub Width cm:
9
Image No:
2762002
Authors:
Goldthwait, J.H.
United States
