Old Military Map of Kansas, Nebraska & Dakota by Colton, 1859: Pikes Pk, Ft Laramie, Ft Kearny, Platte & Smoky Hill, Missouri R arrowsmith Theme: Historically informative thematic and

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

flowing contours describe feathers and beaks with grace

Depictions of wildlife

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

such as the French Market

Old Military Map of Kansas, Nebraska & Dakota by Colton, 1859: Pikes Pk, Ft Laramie, Ft Kearny, Platte & Smoky Hill, Missouri R arrowsmith Theme: Historically informative thematic 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