COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Short Title:
No.VIII. Isthmus of Darien
Obj Height cm:
46
Obj Width cm:
70
Scale 1:
None shown
Note:
Uncolored map with 2 profiles, folded to 23x15. Shows forts, rivers, railroad, etc. Includes areas surveyed along the Prevost, Savana, Morti, and Asnati Rivers; coastline near Caledonia Bay on Atlantic side, coastline of the Gulf of San Miguel and Darien Harbour on the western side. Relief shown by hachures. Depth shown by soundings in feet.
Full Title:
No.VIII. Isthmus of Darien. Map showing the route of commander Prevost, from Rancho No. 1 on the Savana River, to Rancho No.12, beyond Prevost River, to which are added the survey and sections of the Isthmus. By Lionel Gisborne, Esqr. C.E. 1854. Bowen & Co. Lith. Philada. "To accompany Report of Rear Admiral C.H.Davis, U.S.N., ordered by resolution of the Senate of the United States of March 19th. 1866". (with 2 profiles).
List No:
1789.009
Page No:
VIII
Series No:
9
Pub Date:
1866
Pub Title:
Report on Interocean Railroads & Canals between the waters of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. {Senate} 39th Congress, 1st Session. Ex. Doc. No. 62.
Pub Note:
Early issue. Maps are uncolored. Also includes profile views of potential canal sites. All maps bound in cloth covered boards with title on the spine. "Interoceanic railroads and canals. 1866".
Pub List No:
1789.000
Pub Maps:
11
Pub Height cm:
23
Pub Width cm:
15
Image No:
1789009
Publisher Location:
Washington
Publisher:
U.S.
Type:
Book Map
World Area:
Central America
Country:
Panama
Subject:
Canals
Subject:
Railroad
Engraver or Printer:
Bowen & Co.
Engraver or Printer:
Hergesheimer, E.
Engraver or Printer:
Fitzroy, Admiral.
Engraver or Printer:
Waldecker, Louis.
Engraver or Printer:
Gisborne, Lionel.
Engraver or Printer:
Childs, O.W.
Engraver or Printer:
Garella, Napoleon.
Engraver or Printer:
Hughes, G.W.
Engraver or Printer:
Kelley, Frederick M.
Engraver or Printer:
Butler, Cyrus.
Engraver or Printer:
Merrill, Luke T.
Publication Author:
Davis, Charles Henry
Pub Type:
Survey Book
Author:
Davis, Charles Henry
Date:
1866
No.VIII. Isthmus of Darien
