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Map of the Valley of the Sacramento including the Gold Region. Bidwell, John, 1819-1900 ; Larkin, Thomas Oliver, 1802-1858, 1848
 View larger, zoomable image (turn off pop-up blocker) Full Title: Map of the Valley of the Sacramento including the Gold Region. This map is a correct tracing of the map of Bidwell, Land Surveyor, by Thos. O. Larkin Esq: late Consul of the U.S. for California; and by him stated to be the best reference in California. Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1848 by J.H. Bufford & Co. in the Clerks office for the District Court of Massachusetts. Table of Distances (distances by sea to California and points in between) Author: Bidwell, John, 1819-1900 ; Larkin, Thomas Oliver, 1802-1858 Date: 1848 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: Bidwell, John, 1819-1900 ; Larkin, Thomas Oliver, 1802-1858 Date: 1848 Short Title: Map of the Valley of the Sacramento including the Gold Region. Publisher: N.P.: J.H. Bufford & Co. Type: Case Map Object Height cm: 52 Object Width cm: 44 Note: Escala de 15 Leguas Spanish (linear scale). Lithograph, 21 3/8"x 17 1/4", full color. Scale about ---. Folded in cloth case, 5"x 3 1/4", blind stamped, "Gold Region" in gilt on front cover; on verso of front cover, printed paper label, in gilt, reading, "A Correct Survey of the Gold Region California." The map shows Ranchos in the Central Valley and along the American river has "Gold Region" on both sides. Signature in ink on verso front cover, "Stickney & Thaxter". Contained in red leather drop case, gilt trim, title in gilt on spine. Original in Warren Heckrotte Collection, which is the source of description and notes. Reference: Wheat, C.I. Maps of the Calif. gold region, 49 (reproduction); Wheat. 25 California Maps, 4; Streeter 2526 (reproduction) State / Province: California Event: California Gold Rush Full Title: Map of the Valley of the Sacramento including the Gold Region. This map is a correct tracing of the map of Bidwell, Land Surveyor, by Thos. O. Larkin Esq: late Consul of the U.S. for California; and by him stated to be the best reference in California. Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1848 by J.H. Bufford & Co. in the Clerks office for the District Court of Massachusetts. Table of Distances (distances by sea to California and points in between) List No: 5583.000 Series No: 1 Published In: Map of the Valley of the Sacramento including the Gold Region. This map is a correct tracing of the map of Bidwell, Land Surveyor, by Thos. O. Larkin Esq: late Consul of the U.S. for California; and by him stated to be the best reference in California. Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1848 by J.H. Bufford & Co. in the Clerks office for the District Court of Massachusetts. Table of Distances (distances by sea to California and points in between) Publication Author: Bidwell, John, 1819-1900 ; Larkin, Thomas Oliver, 1802-1858 Publication Date: 1848 Publication Reference: Wheat, C.I. Maps of the Calif. gold region, 49 (reproduction); Wheat. 25 California Maps, 4; Streeter 2526 (reproduction) Publication Note: See note field above. Publication List No: 5583.000 Publication Type: Case Map Publication Maps: 1 Publication Height cm: 52 Publication Width cm: 44 Image No: 5583000
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