1854 MAP

Map Of The Uspullata & Portillo Passes In The Andes, Argentina

Cartographer: Herbst/McRae, Lieut. Archibald
UNITED STATES NAVAL EXPEDITION

From an important first account of an expedition to Chile in 1849. The map shows the two different routes through the Andes. The Uspullata pass is north east of Santiago and is the more popular crossing (due to it’s sheltered position) and the Portillo passage is south west of Santiago, shorter but more dangerous than the former.

Map has several closed edge tears in the margin but is still in good condition. Original 1854, not a reproduction. Although the scan appears white, the actual color is more off-white or bone (old paper). 9" x 11 1/2"