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Hydrographical Basin of the Upper Mississippi River. Nicollet, J. N. (Joseph Nicolas), 1786-1843 ; Fremont, J.C. 1843
 View larger, zoomable image (turn off pop-up blocker) Full Title: Hydrographical Basin of the Upper Mississippi River From Astronomical and Barometrical Observations Surveys and Information by J.N. Nicollet ... assisted ... by Lieut. J.C. Fremont ... Reduced and compiled under the direction of Col. J.J. Abert in the Bureau of the Corps of Topl. Engrs. by Lieut. W.H. Emory ... 1843 ... W.J. Stone Sc. Author: Nicollet, J. N. (Joseph Nicolas), 1786-1843 ; Fremont, J.C. Date: 1843 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: Nicollet, J. N. (Joseph Nicolas), 1786-1843 ; Fremont, J.C. Date: 1843 Short Title: Hydrographical Basin of the Upper Mississippi River. Publisher: Washington: Blair and Rives Type: Book Map Object Height cm: 92 Object Width cm: 78 Scale 1: 1,200,000 Note: First edition, first issue. A larger version of the accompanying map was issued in 1842 with scale of 1:600,000 - this version is unknown to us (and anyone else we have met)- Bray states that only 200 copies were printed; the House of Representatives issued this 1843 edition in 1845 with no changes, although Wagner Camp says the map was smaller and Bray states that it was a more faithful representation of the original 1842 map. See Donald Jackson, The Expeditions of John Charles Fremont, for a history of the Nicollet map and all the Fremont maps. Fremont worked extensively with Nicollet on this map and "this was the work which trained Fremont in cartography." (Jackson). This map was the earliest accurate map of the Northern Plains and the Upper Mississippi. G.K. Warren, in his Memoir, stated that this "map was one of the greatest contributions ever made to American geography." Nicollet died in 1843. His map was years ahead of its time, with its regional concept and sound basis in instrument readings and astronomically determined points. Goetzmann: "Had he lived one more decade, Nicollet would undoubtedly have become the official government cartographer of the whole trans-Mississippi West." Rebound in brown fabric covers with "Hydrographical Basin of the Upper Mississippi, I.N. Nicollet, 1843" in gold on the spine. Reference: Bray, p268-270; Schwartz & Ehrenberg p.267-68; Howes N152; WC98; Graff 3022; Sabin 55257. State / Province: U.S. Mid West ; U.S. South Subject: Rivers Full Title: Hydrographical Basin of the Upper Mississippi River From Astronomical and Barometrical Observations Surveys and Information by J.N. Nicollet ... assisted ... by Lieut. J.C. Fremont ... Reduced and compiled under the direction of Col. J.J. Abert in the Bureau of the Corps of Topl. Engrs. by Lieut. W.H. Emory ... 1843 ... W.J. Stone Sc. List No: 2488.001 Series No: 2 Engraver or Printer: Abert, Col. J.J. ; Emory, Lieut. W.H. ; Stone, W.J. Published In: Report Intended To Illustrate A Map Of The Hydrographical Basin of the Upper Mississippi River, Made by I.N. Nicollet ... February 16, 1841. Washington: Blair and Rives, Printers. 1843. (with map) Hydrographical Basin of the Upper Mississippi River From Astronomical and Barometrical Observations Surveys and Information by J.N. Nicollet ... assisted ... by Lieut. J.C. Fremont ... 1843 ... W.J. Stone Sc. Publication Author: Nicollet, J. N. (Joseph Nicolas), 1786-1843 ; Fremont, J.C. Publication Date: 1843 Publication Reference: Bray, p268-270; Schwartz & Ehrenberg p.267-68; Howes N152; WC98; Graff 3022; Sabin 55257. Publication Note: See note field above. Publication List No: 2488.000 Publication Type: Exploration Book Publication Maps: 1 Publication Height cm: 24 Publication Width cm: 16 Image No: 2488001
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