Map of the Dubuque and Pacific Railroad and its connections.

Description

Map shows overview of railroad line from Chicago through the South Pass of the Rocky Mountains across Iowa and Nebraska Territory. Map of Iowa shows railroads lines, counties, major cities, and circle centered on Fort Dodge with approximate 150 mile radius. Date range of map based on dates of county formations. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.

Physical Description

2 maps on 1 sheet : col. ; 15 x 23 cm. or smaller on sheet 29 x 23 cm.

Creation Information

J.H. Colton & Co. [1855..1857].

Context

This map is part of the collection entitled: Map Collections from the University of Texas at Arlington and was provided by the University of Texas at Arlington Library to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 441 times, with 12 in the last month. More information about this map can be viewed below.

Who

People and organizations associated with either the creation of this map or its content.

Publisher

Audiences

Check out our Resources for Educators Site! We've identified this map as a primary source within our collections. Researchers, educators, and students may find this map useful in their work.

Provided By

University of Texas at Arlington Library

The Library promotes learning, teaching, and research to enrich the intellectual, creative, and professional growth of students and faculty. More than just a warehouse for books, journals, maps, and manuscripts, the Library is a thriving outlet for services available to users with the single mission of providing quality and innovative services.

Contact Us

What

Descriptive information to help identify this map. Follow the links below to find similar items on the Portal.

Description

Map shows overview of railroad line from Chicago through the South Pass of the Rocky Mountains across Iowa and Nebraska Territory. Map of Iowa shows railroads lines, counties, major cities, and circle centered on Fort Dodge with approximate 150 mile radius. Date range of map based on dates of county formations. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.

Physical Description

2 maps on 1 sheet : col. ; 15 x 23 cm. or smaller on sheet 29 x 23 cm.

Notes

Text in margin between maps: "From Dubuque to Sioux City 320 miles, Dubuque to Tete des Morts 11 miles, Land granted by Congress 1,251,040 Acres."

UT Arlington copy has small portion of border missing from bottom left corner; approximate 1 x 4 cm. triangle portion missing from bottom right corner.

Language

Item Type

Identifier

Unique identifying numbers for this map in the Portal or other systems.

Collections

This map is part of the following collection of related materials.

Map Collections from the University of Texas at Arlington

Funded by a National Endowment for the Humanities "We the People" grant, this collection showcases maps from the Gulf Coast region and the greater Southwest.

What responsibilities do I have when using this map?

When

Dates and time periods associated with this map.

Creation Date

  • [1855..1857]

Coverage Date

Added to The Portal to Texas History

  • Oct. 10, 2011, 11:41 a.m.

Description Last Updated

  • Nov. 17, 2020, 2:51 p.m.

Usage Statistics

When was this map last used?

Yesterday: 0
Past 30 days: 12
Total Uses: 441

Where

Geographical information about where this map originated or about its content.

Publication Place

Map Information

  • map marker Place Name coordinates. (May be approximate.)
  • Repositioning map may be required for optimal printing.

Help Map this Map

Tell us if you know the precise location of this item. In the lower-left corner of map below, select either the pin () or the box (). Drop a pin or drag to create a new rectangle. Zoom and Pan the map as needed.

Mapped Locations

Interact With This Map

Here are some suggestions for what to do next.

Start Viewing

International Image Interoperability Framework

IIF Logo

We support the IIIF Presentation API

J.H. Colton & Co. Map of the Dubuque and Pacific Railroad and its connections., map, [1855..1857]; New York, New York. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth187475/: accessed March 29, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting University of Texas at Arlington Library.

Back to Top of Screen