'Map Of A Reconnaissance From Carrol Montana Terr. To The Yellowstone National Park...'
Original map from Captain William Ludlow's report issued by the US Army, printed in Washington DC, 1876.
"My own interest in this land of wonder is so keen as to lead me again to hope that it will be protected from the vandalism which it has already suffered, and that the suggestion of an accurate topographical and geological survey, to complete the work so well inaugurated by Professor Hayden, may be made the subject of favorable consideration and recommendation by the Chief of Engineers." Capt. Ludlow
Rather scarce map of the region from the Missouri River in the north to Helena in the west and the newly established "National Park" in the south. The flow of the Yellowstone, Musselshell, and Missouri Rivers are designated. It has a partial look to it; the Topographical Engineers were rigorous about showing only features they had actually surveyed. Land forms are shown with what appears to be contour lines but there is no interval stated, and Historian Carl Wheat (#1257) calls it a pseudo-contour map.
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Map is nicer than my poor photography would suggest.
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Details:
- SIZE-24 1/2"x19 1/8" plus margins
- Condition- Very Good. now backed with archival tissue (not yet backed a time of photos), see photos.
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