"Map of Minnesota Territory by J.H. Young", Desilver, Charles

Subject: Central United States

Period: 1856 (dated)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:

16.6 x 13.7 inches
42.2 x 34.8 cm

This pocket map is a later example of Young's notable map of Minnesota Territory, which is largely based on the works of Nicollet and Pope. County configuration is current to 1855, with the vast Blue Earth area reduced to a small square and appearances of new counties such as Dodge, Stearns, and the enormous Brown. The northwest portion of the territory is dominated by a large region labeled Pembina, which includes the large Salt Water Region and a notation discussing the brackish Minni Wakan Lake. Recent information on the treaties of Traverse des Sioux and Mendota (both signed in 1851) is contained in a note at bottom. The location of several forts on the Missouri River are shown, including Fort Mandan, where Lewis & Clark are noted to have wintered in 1804-05. A road surveyed by Captain Renno in 1853 is also delineated. The territory was created in 1849 and granted statehood in 1858. Printed on thin paper. Covers not present.

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Condition: B+

Issued folding with several archivally repaired separations along the horizontal fold and a couple of minor old tape repairs. There is light toning along the folds and the sheet is trimmed to the decorative border at left by the binder. Covers not present.