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In the mid-nineteenth century, the center of map publishing in America moved from Philadelphia to New York. The J.H. Colton publishing firm played a large role in this shift. This map of Minnesota, including the eastern portion of what was to become Dakota territory, with its fine detail, is a strong example of their successful work. The map presents the counties in contrasting pastel shades, and includes depictions of towns, rivers, marshes, and some topography. Of particular interest are the indications of the burgeoning transportation network in the state, with roads and railroads clearly shown, especially in the southeastern part of the state and along the Mississippi River. An attractive map as well as a worthwhile historical document. $150
"Johnson's Minnesota and Dakota." New York: Johnson & Ward, 1862. 12 3/8 x 15 1/2. Lithograph. Original hand color. Very good condition.
A detailed early map of a portion of the north-western United States from one of the most important American cartographers. $150
"Johnson's Minnesota and Dakota." New York: Johnson & Ward, ca. 1865. 12 5/8 x 15 1/2. Lithograph. Original hand color. Very good condition.
A later edition of the map above. $145
A.J. Johnson. "Johnson's Nebraska, Dakota, Colorado, Idaho & Kansas." New York: Johnson & Ward, 1863. 12 3/4 x 15 3/4. Lithograph. Original hand coloring. Very good condition.
A detailed map of northern plain states (present-day Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, the Dakotas, Wyoming and Montana). By 1861, Kansas and Nebraska had both been reorganized into their present configurations, with the Colorado and Dakota territories located to their north and west. The Idaho Territory, consisting of present-day Wyoming, Montana and Idaho, was formed in 1863, with the Montana Territory being broken off the following year. This map reflects the situation before the latter division. The region depicted here was beginning to take the political form it has currently, but this map shows these states and territories just before the great influx of settlers who was flood into the area after the Civil War. $200
A.J. Johnson. "Johnson's Nebraska, Dakota, Colorado, Montana & Kansas." New York: Johnson & Ward, ca. 1864. 12 1/2 x 15 1/2. Lithograph. Original hand coloring. Light stain and brittleness in lower left corner; repaired tear. Otherwise, very good condition.
Johnson's map of the configuration modified from the situation shown in the map above, depicting the area about 1864. By 1861 Kansas and Nebraska had been reorganized into their present configurations, the Dakota Territory, to the north, had the Idaho Territory broken off in 1863, comprising present-day Wyoming, Montana and Idaho. In 1864, the Montana Territory was broken off, and this map is the first version of the Johnson map to show it thusly. The detail in this map is most impressive, showing rivers, towns, forts, Indian tribes, and the early trails which criss-crossed this region. This map, issued the end of the Civil War, shows these territories just before they were filled with new settlers, miners and other speculators. $175
"Colton's Map of Kansas, Nebraska, Dakota & Indian Territory." New York: G.W. and C.B. Colton & Co., 1866. 26 1/2 x 16 3/4. Lithograph. Original hand color. Edge of decorative border trimmed at left, as issued. Very good condition.
A map from just after the Civil War showing the American Plains. This region saw a large influx of settlers and travelers in this period and so such a map would have had great interest. The territories of Nebraska and Kansas were created in 1854 out of the old Missouri Territory. In 1861, Kansas attained statehood, while the Nebraska Territory (which didn't become a state until a yea after this map was issued) lost two-thirds of its land to the newly created Dakota Territory, and the territory of Colorado (shown here, though not mentioned in the title) was also created. The western parts of the states to the east, lining the Mississippi River, are shown with considerable development. The only similar area of settlement and county creation for the rest of the map occurs in eastern Texas and the eastern parts of Kansas and Nebraska. The western parts of that state and territory, along with Dakota and Colorado are depicted as relatively undeveloped. Considerable interesting information is shown, however, in these areas, with rivers, lakes, some topography, routes of explorers, forts, and the like. Three large Indian reservations are depicted in the Indian Territory, and Indian tribes are noted elsewhere. Of particular interest is the graphic portrayal of the "Great Route to California and Oregon via South Pass," extending from Omaha to Fort Laramie and beyond. A terrific map of this frontier land after the Civil War. $275
"County Map Of Kansas, Nebraska, Dakota, and Minnesota." Chicago: Warner & Beers, 1872. 16 1/2 x 13 1/4. Lithograph. Original hand color. Very good condition.
An unusual map from the Warner & Beers Atlas of Whiteside Co. (IL), which contained also maps of other Illinois counties and also the H.H. Lloyd Atlas of the United States. Details in Kansas and Nebraska are quite good, showing the extensive development by the early 1870s reaching west along the rail lines, which are clearly market. Minnesota is also shown as well settled, but Dakota-not yet divided into North and South-is relatively sparsely populated except in the south eastern part. $225
"County and Township Map of Dakota." Philadelphia: Bradley & Co., 1882. 13 5/8 x 11 1/4. Lithograph. Original hand color. Very good condition.
This map illustrates the Dakotas just five years before its separation into North and South. Bradley published some of the post-1880 editions of S. Augustus Mitchell's atlas, and this map came from one of those. With the events of 1874-76, the development in the western part of the territory expanded rapidly, as is evidenced on this map with its copious information in the southwest corner, including the "Black Hills Base Line" and "Guide Meridian" of the U.S. survey. Development progressed throughout the territory, though still sparse in the northwest. A fine map of the last days of Dakota Territory. $65
"Map of Dakota and Minnesota." Chicago: Rand, McNally & Co., 1884. 11 1/4 x 17 1/4. Chromolithograph. Very good condition.
A promotional map published by Rand, McNally in their early days. It bears the legend "Presented by Graves & Vinton First Mortgage Loans, St. Paul, Minn. United States of America." $45
"South Dakota." Chicago: George F. Cram & Co., ca. 1890. 16 x 22. Lithograph. Original hand color. Very good condition.
One of the first maps of the state, this detailed map of South Dakota was issued by the George Cram Company, an engraving and publishing firm from Chicago. In the mid-nineteenth century, the center of cartographic publishing was New York City, but in the 1880's this began to shift towards Chicago with the advent of the Rand, McNally and Cram firms. These firms were noted for their efficient output of precise maps filled with useful and up-to-date political and cultural information, and details on roads, towns, railroads, and so forth. This map is typical of the Cram output and it shows railroads, forts, springs, and much else precisely and clearly presented. $90
[North Dakota]. Chicago: Rand, McNally & Co., 1891. From Rand McNally & Company's Indexed Atlas of the World. 12 3/4 x 19. Chromolithograph. Excellent condition.
A late nineteenth century map from the early days of the Rand, McNally & Co. firm out of Chicago, a company that would shift the center of cartographic publishing from the east coast to the mid-west. Typical of the work from the firm, these maps have good detail precisely and neatly exhibited. Topographic and social information, counties, rail lines, towns, rivers and mountains are all illustrated. Aesthetically and cartographically the quality of these maps foreshadow the maps of the twentieth century. $65
Geographical Publishing Company. Chicago: ca. 1930. 14 ½ x 21. Color screen prints. Very good condition.
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