Map of California ~Catalog 61~ while the rewards are shown

while the rewards are shown in the beautiful downtown nestled in the mountains

Railroads now reach into literally every county of the state as development stretches North

The Department of Interior issued this map for several years at the turn of the century

Five small vignettes surround them

Map of California ~Catalog 61~ while the rewards are shownA great promotional piece for the state meant to lure new settlers to this giant state and its near perfect climate. Produced by the Southern Pacific railroad, this map details the states, towns and rail lines, but most notabley it is color banded to show the average temperatures around the state. An inset to the right shows the comparative surface area, super imposing several other states into California (Ohio, Mass., New York & others), still with