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Map of wagon routes in Utah Territory explored & opened by Capt. J.H. Simpson Topl. Engrs. U.S.A., assisted by Lieuts. J.L.K. Smith and H.S. Putnam Topl. Engrs. U.S.A. and Mr. Henry Engelmann in 1858-59 ; by authority of Hon. John B. Floyd Sec. of War; and under instructions from Bvt. Brig. Gen. A.S. Johnston U.S.A. Comdg. Dept. of Utah
- Title
- Map of wagon routes in Utah Territory [cartographic material] : explored & opened by Capt. J.H. Simpson Topl. Engrs. U.S.A., assisted by Lieuts. J.L.K. Smith and H.S. Putnam Topl. Engrs. U.S.A. and Mr. Henry Engelmann in 1858-59 ; by authority of Hon. John B. Floyd Sec. of War; and under instructions from Bvt. Brig. Gen. A.S. Johnston U.S.A. Comdg. Dept. of Utah / drawn by J.P. Mechlin.
- Author
- Mechlin, J. R. P.
- Publication
- [Washington, D.C.] : [U.S. Army, Corps of Topographical Engineers], [1860]
- 39 & 41 Park Place : The Graphic Co., [1860]
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- Description
- 1 map; 66 x 122 cm, sheet 74 x 125 cm
- Uniform Title
- Report of explorations across the great basin of the Territory of Utah.
- Alternative Title
- Explorations of Capt. J.H. Simpson, T.E.U.S.A. in 1859
- Mapping the Nation (NEH grant, 2015-2018). US234.1.02
- Subjects
- Genre/Form
- Maps.
- Note
- Relief shown by hachures and spot heights.
- Shows routes of Captains Stansbury, Fremont, Gunnison, and Beckwith.
- In lower right margin: Facsimile reproduction by the Graphic Co.
- Includes table of "Geographical positions established by Capt. Simpson."
- "The old routes have been taken from the maps of Utah and Oregon compiled by the Burea of Top'l Eng'rs in 1858-59, and Geo. H. Goddard's map of California , compiled in 1860."
- Also see: Report of explorations across the great basin of the territory of Utah for a direct wagon-route from Camp Floyd to Genoa, in Carson Valley, in 1859, by Captain J.H. Simpson, Washington, Govt. Printing Office, 1876.
- Indexed In (note)
- New York Public Library. Dictionary catalog of the Map Division
- Call Number
- Map Div. 17-5375
- LCCN
- 2012586633
- OCLC
- 780028788
- Author
- Mechlin, J. R. P., draughtsman.
- Title
- Map of wagon routes in Utah Territory [cartographic material] : explored & opened by Capt. J.H. Simpson Topl. Engrs. U.S.A., assisted by Lieuts. J.L.K. Smith and H.S. Putnam Topl. Engrs. U.S.A. and Mr. Henry Engelmann in 1858-59 ; by authority of Hon. John B. Floyd Sec. of War; and under instructions from Bvt. Brig. Gen. A.S. Johnston U.S.A. Comdg. Dept. of Utah / drawn by J.P. Mechlin.
- Publisher
- [Washington, D.C.] : [U.S. Army, Corps of Topographical Engineers], [1860]
- Manufacturer
- 39 & 41 Park Place : The Graphic Co., [1860]
- Cartographic Data
- Scale approximately 1:970,000 (W 115°--W 109°/N 43°--N 37°).
- Type of Content
- cartographic image
- Type of Medium
- unmediated
- Type of Carrier
- sheet
- Indexed In:
- New York Public Library. Dictionary catalog of the Map Division , vol. 10, page 338, column 3, row 4
- Source
- US234.1.02
- Connect to:
- Place of Publication
- United States District of Columbia Washington.
- Added Author
- Putnam, Haldimand Sumner, 1836-1863.Simpson, J. H. (James Hervey), 1813-1883.Graphic Company, printer.United States. Army. Corps of Topographical Engineers, publisher.
- Added Title
- Report of explorations across the great basin of the Territory of Utah.
- Research Call Number
- Map Div. 17-5375 [Filed as Utah 1858-9]Map Div. 17-5375