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Map Of The Road From Missouri To Oregon ... Section II. Fremont, J.C. ; Preuss, Charles, 1846
 View larger, zoomable image (turn off pop-up blocker) Full Title: Topographical Map Of The Road From Missouri To Oregon, Commencing At The Mouth Of The Kansas In The Missouri River And Ending At The Mouth Of The Wallah Wallah In The Columbia. In VII Sections. Section II. From the field notes and journal of Capt. J.C. Fremont, and from sketches and notes made on the ground by his assistant Charles Preuss. Compiled by Charles Preuss, 1846 By order of the Senate of the United States ... Lithogr. by E. Weber & Co. Baltimore ... Author: Fremont, J.C. ; Preuss, Charles Date: 1846 This historical cartographic image is part of the David Rumsey Historical Map Collection, www.davidrumsey.com, a large collection of online antique, rare, old, and historical maps, atlases, globes, charts, and other cartographic items. Read more about the Collection. Or you can view the entire David Rumsey Map Collection in Insight. Full David Rumsey Map Collection Catalog Record: Author: Fremont, J.C. ; Preuss, Charles Date: 1846 Short Title: Map Of The Road From Missouri To Oregon ... Section II. Publisher: Washington: U.S. Type: Atlas Map Object Height cm: 41 Object Width cm: 67 Scale 1: 633,600 Note: Map includes a chart of meteorological observations giving remarks, the temperature reading, and the altitude. Buffalo are present in "inumerable bands," and it is suggested that the dung be used for fuel. Timber is scarce , except on the islands. It is noted that the Pawnee pose a threat to the traveler as they are likely to rob the emigrants along the route. A note from Fremont's report about the first viewing of the buffalo is included below the map. Reference: Wheat 523. State / Province: Nebraska ; U.S. Mid West Subject: U.S. War Dept. ; Roads Full Title: Topographical Map Of The Road From Missouri To Oregon, Commencing At The Mouth Of The Kansas In The Missouri River And Ending At The Mouth Of The Wallah Wallah In The Columbia. In VII Sections. Section II. From the field notes and journal of Capt. J.C. Fremont, and from sketches and notes made on the ground by his assistant Charles Preuss. Compiled by Charles Preuss, 1846 By order of the Senate of the United States ... Lithogr. by E. Weber & Co. Baltimore ... List No: 2773.002 Series No: 2 Engraver or Printer: Fremont, J.C. ; Weber, E. & Co. Published In: Topographical Map Of The Road From Missouri To Oregon, Commencing At The Mouth Of The Kansas In The Missouri River And Ending At The Mouth Of The Wallah Wallah In The Columbia. In VII Sections. From the field notes and journal of Capt. J.C. Fremont, and from sketches and notes made on the ground by his assistant Charles Preuss. Compiled by Charles Preuss, 1846 By order of the Senate of the United States ... Lithogr. by E. Weber & Co. Baltimore ... Publication Author: Preuss, Charles Publication Date: 1846 Publication Reference: Wheat 523. Publication Note: First maps to show the Oregon Trail accurately with great detail. Used by many of the overland trail parties. 1st issue, second state. The second state is indicated because there are changes in the text setting on sheet 7 that are the same as the later issue of 1849. Maps are without color and bound together on the right margin with a strip of light blue paper. Publication List No: 2773.000 Publication Type: Regional Atlas Publication Maps: 7 Publication Height cm: 41 Publication Width cm: 67 Image No: 2773002
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