A map of Lewis and Clark's track across the western portion of North America, from the Mississippi to the Pacific Ocean : by order of the executive of the United States in 1804, 5 & 6 /
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| Format: | Map |
| Language: | English |
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[Washington] :
U.S. Army, Corps of Engineers,
1975.
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| Item Description: | Facsim. of map published in 1814 by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme & Brown, London. Relief shown by hachures. Meridian: London and Washington. "B-1 Lewis and Clark published report in 1814 of this westward expedition from the Mississippi to the Pacific is a landmark in the geographical understanding of interior North America. Upon President Jefferson's direction, Lewis and Clark made detailed observations of topography, plant and animal life, note on climatic conditions and established amicable relations with the Indians. These exhibits later paved the way for America's claim to the Oregon Territory." Includes note. Cartographic material. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 map ; 30 x 67 cm. |