Map of the State of California - 1860 Survey Illinois and Missouri

Illinois and Missouri

Featured prominently is the Tropic of Cancer

this bird's eye view of Coney Island

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This early representation of Central America give a unique perspective as it orients the map with South on the top

Map of the State of California - 1860 Survey Illinois and MissouriThis hand colored map of California, situated with north on the left provides a unique perspective on the geography of the state just 10 years after its statehood. Two insets in the map show a panoramic view of San Francisco and Contra Costa as well as a detailed view of the the San Francisco Bay.