Arizona New Mexico early routes gold silver 1880 Mitchell hand colored nice map
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & Prints
County map of Arizona and New Mexico.
Issued 1880 Philadelphia by S.A. Mitchell.
Excellent 19th century lithographed map, with original hand color.
A variant issue of this iconic map, each version reflecting the shifting expansion of counties and details. Details include locating copper and gold mines, Lt. Col. Cook's wagon route, Indian villages and more.
Attractive example, clean, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.
Sheet Measures c. 15 1/4" x 12 1/4”.
Engraved Area Measures c. 14 1/2" x 11 1/2”.
Cartographic Reference(s):
Reps, American Maps and Mapmakers, p. 313.
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1 & vol. 4, pp. 260.
R36548