Historic Map : Goldthwait Map of The Western United States, Version 2, 1865, Vintage Wall Art

A highly appealing 1865 map of the western parts of the United States drawn to illustrate Samuel Bowles' Across the Continent. The map covers from the Pacific Ocean to Illinois and the Great Lakes. It is notable for its detailed inclusion of important trans-continental emigrant routes, including the Overland Stage Route & Proposed R.R. Route, Route of Central Pacific R.R., the Salt Lake and Walla Walla Mail Route, Smoky Hill express &Stage Route, and more. A large inset in the lower right quadrant focuses on the Sacramento Valley and the bustling San Francisco Bay / California Gold Region.