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This map by surveyor J. H. Young depicts the United States of America and its territories. In the lower portion of the map information is provided about the proposed routes for the Great Pacific Railroad. Sections of the map have been enlarged to depict the Gold Region of California and the District of Columbia.
Creator: Thomas, Cowperthwait & C
Date: 1850
Item Number: 218153
Call Number: P. 9 F.4 G3 700 1850. Y 6
KSHS Identifier: DaRT ID: 218153
Business and Industry - Railroad - Companies - Pacific Railroad
Collections - Map
Date - 1800-1819
Objects and Artifacts - Communication Artifacts - Documentary Artifact - Map
Places - Forts and military installations
Places - Lakes and reservoirs
Places - Other States
Transportation - Railroads - Companies - Pacific Railroad
Type of Material - Maps
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