Old Military Map of Kansas, Nebraska & Dakota by Colton, 1859: Pikes Pk, Ft Laramie, Ft Kearny, Platte & Smoky Hill, Missouri R arrowsmith flowing contours describe feathers and

flowing contours describe feathers and beaks with grace

Theme: Historically informative thematic and pictorial map showcasing natural beauty and historical significance of the Pacific Northwest

A striking panoramic view of Batavia and the majestic Bangor Mountains graces the top right

frames the map's title

Old Military Map of Kansas, Nebraska & Dakota by Colton, 1859: Pikes Pk, Ft Laramie, Ft Kearny, Platte & Smoky Hill, Missouri R arrowsmith flowing contours describe feathers andIssued by J. H. Colton in 1859 and distilled from Lieutenant G. K. Warrens landmark surveys of 18551857, this military map captures the Great Plains at the very moment prospectors and the U. S. Army converged on the threshold of the Rockies. Focused on Kansas, Nebraska, and the region then known as Dakota, it forgoes ornamental flourish in favor of spare, exacting lineworkan aesthetic that mirrors its purpose as a guide for movement, measurement, and