Canada de las Uvas California Mountain Passes 1853 detailed topography map

Map and Profile of the Canada de las Uvas.

(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, Americana, Western U.S., California, Canada de las Uvas, Mountains, Passes Topography).

Issued 1853, Washington, D.C. for the U.S. Western Railroad Survey.

Mid 19th century lithographed topographical survey map printed on bond paper.

Original fold lines as issued, typical light browning/ toning along fold lines, map still fresh and clean. The photography light shadow effect makes the fold lines look darker than they actually are on the map paper itself. Minor edge splits close with archival tape, perhaps some fragile spots along fold lines.

Sheet Measures c. 24" H x 31" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 4.

[B10753].