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1854 "New Map of That Portion of North America" Published by Jacob Monk

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“New Map of that Portion of North America, exhibiting the United States and Territories, The Canadas, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Mexico, also Central America, and the West India Islands.” Compiled from the most recent surveys and authentic sources. Published by Jacob Monk, Baltimore, MD, 1854. Engraved and printed by A. Hoen. This is an attractive 19th century wall map of North America. Published in 1854 by Jacob Monk, this map details the area from the southern border of Canada to Central America, the West Indies, and northwest South America, with focus on the United States. The map is a wonderful snapshot of the United States during a time of significant growth, exploration, and development. Published after the Mexican-American War and during the height of the California Gold Rush, this map is especially interesting west of the Mississippi River. California is divided as “Upper California” and “Lower California”. The California Gold Region, located between the Sierra Nevada’s and the Coastal Ranges is colored in bright yellow. Nebraska is still shown as the “ Territory of Nebraska as Proposed”, not yet organized as an official US territory until May 30th of 1854. The Territory of New Mexico extends from California to Texas. Minnesota includes Dakota, which is not yet named. A large “Indian Territory” borders Canada and includes most of the area of what is now Montana and Wyoming. On the west coast, California is divided as “Upper California” and “Lower California”. The California Gold Region, located between the Sierra Nevada’s and the Coast Range, is labeled and colored in bright yellow. Monk also names numerous Native American tribes throughout the map. The map shows several wagon routes and proposed railroads, as well as springs, mountain passes, forests, swamps, and deserts. Numerous sailing ships illustrate the shipping lanes along both the east and west coasts. At right, a “Table of Distances” lays out both routes by water and inland routes. A large inset map in the lower left quadrant is titled “New Map of the World” using Mercator’s projection. To the right of this is a chart detailing the towns and counties of the United States. The map is surrounded by an elaborate decorative border with a flora motif. Jacob Monk (fl. circa 1850-1860) was a Baltimore based American publisher of wall, pocket, and case format maps active in the mid-19th century. While Monk's maps are quite popular and enjoyed a wide distribution in the 19th century, little is known of his personal life or history. This map is beautifully and archivally displayed with its original hanging bars. The map is mounted on a black mat and is housed in custom wood and gold frame.

Dimensions:
Height: 77 in (195.58 cm)Width: 74 in (187.96 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Paper,Engraved
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1850-1859
Date of Manufacture:
1854
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Colorado Springs, CO
Reference Number:
Seller: m0451stDibs: LU90976104243

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