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Map of explorations and surveys in New Mexico and Utah, made under the direction of the Secretary of War

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Call NumberMAP-2017-1279CreatorMacomb, J. N. (John N.), 1810 or 1811-1889ContributorDimmock, Charles H. (Charles Henry), 1831-1873; Egloffstein, F. W., 1824-1885; United States. Army. Corps of Topographical Engineers; United States. Army. Corps of Engineers; Macomb Expedition (1859)Date1860SummaryIncludes text on the "Central Gold Region." Shows topography, landforms, cities, and exploration trails. Relief shown by shading and spot heights. The map was prepared by J.N. Macomb in 1860 to accompany his report of the San Juan Exploring Expedition, but publication of that work was delayed until 1876, and was issued by the Army's Engineer Department under title: Report of the exploring expedition from Santa FeÌ, New Mexico, to the junction of the Grand and Green rivers of the great Colorado of the West, in 1859. The engraver of the map, Baron F.W. von Egloffstein, promised to have the plate ready by March 1862, but did not issue it until 1864.Scale1:760,320Type of MapTopographic mapsPhysical Description1 map ; 71 x 87 cm, on sheet 79 x 97 cmBorn-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectMacomb Expedition (1859)Geomorphology--Southwest, New--MapsSouthwest, New--MapsGeographic AreaNew MexicoUtahColoradoArizonaCollectionMapsType of MaterialMapsDigital Version Created FromImage captured from copy loaned by Wes BrownDonorWesley BrownPublisherGeographical InstituteItem Owned ByWesley BrownLanguageeng

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