COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Short Title:
Sectional Map Of The Surveyed Part Of Minnesota
Obj Height cm:
73
Obj Width cm:
71
Scale 1:
575,000
Note:
2nd edition, 1st was 1865. Also shows western Wisconsin. Chapman did an earlier sectional map of the state in 1855 (see our 1856 edition). Folded into orange paper covered card covers 13.5x9 with "Chapman's Sectional Map Of Minnesota." printed in black. On the inside front cover are five pages of text which describe the compilation of the map: "In compiling this map of Minnesota, it has been thought best to adhere almost exclusively to the Government surveys. An experience of fifteen years has proved to the compiler that little confidence can be placed on any information where the surveyors have not been...The common and post roads have been entirely omitted from the map. The routes of inland travel in a new State are so constantly changing that no permanent reliance can be placed upon them...Which road will be best for him to take, must be learned at the place itself. No map can possibly give this information for him." In other words, you're on your own. The text also lists railroad and steamboat routes, and population statistics of the state for 1866. Full color. Prime meridian is Washington D.C., Ranges west of the 5th principal meridian.
Reference:
Karrow 7-0766.
Full Title:
Chapman's Sectional Map Of The Surveyed Part Of Minnesota, Published By Silas Chapman, Milwaukee, Wis. Henry Tannatt, Minneapolis, Min. R. Blanchard, Chicago. Robt. Urquhart, Winona. 1866. Lith. by L. Lipman, Milwaukee, Wis. Entered ... 1865 by S. Chapman ... Wisconsin.
List No:
3468.002
Series No:
2
Pub Date:
1866
Pub Title:
Chapman's Sectional Map Of The Surveyed Part Of Minnesota, Published By Silas Chapman, Milwaukee, Wis. Henry Tannatt, Minneapolis, Min. R. Blanchard, Chicago. Robt. Urquhart, Winona. 1866. Lith. by L. Lipman, Milwaukee, Wis. Entered ... 1865 by S. Chapman ... Wisconsin.
Pub Reference:
Karrow 7-0766.
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
3468.000
Pub Height cm:
14
Pub Width cm:
9
Image No:
3468002
Publisher Location:
Milwaukee
Publisher:
Silas Chapman
Type:
Pocket Map
State/Province:
Minnesota
Engraver or Printer:
Lipman, L.
Publication Author:
Chapman, Silas
Pub Type:
Pocket Map
Author:
Chapman, Silas
Date:
1866
Sectional Map Of The Surveyed Part Of Minnesota
