Map of Oregon and Upper California John Charles Fremont, With Memoir 1848

Description: Map of Oregon and Upper California John Charles Fremont, With Memoir 1848 This is one of the most significant maps of the American West, illustrating John Charles Fremont's third expedition. This includes the original "Fremont's Geographical Memoir" in the original wrappers. Carl Wheat states: “in the history of the American West, the year 1848 is signalized by three events above all others, the discovery of gold at Sutter’s Mill…the formal close of the Mexican War… which brought the cession of California and New Mexico… and the creation of the Territory of Oregon… All three events figure in the characteristic maps produced during the year, and particularly the cartographic monument of 1848, the magnificent ‘Map of Oregon and Upper California’” (Wheat,Transmississippi West, vol. 3 p. 49)The map was originally published to accompany Fremont’s Geographical Memoir upon Upper California. “The map and Geographical Memoir have a two-fold importance in history, first as contributions to geographical knowledge in the year 1848, and second as historic documents concerning Fremont’s notable 3rd expedition… [The map] is a wonderfully graphic report on where the expedition of 1845-46 went and what it saw… As a contribution to cartographical knowledge, the case for the map was well put by Fremont himself: ‘The map has been constructed expressly to exhibit the two countries of Oregon and the Alta California together. It is believed to be the most correct that has appeared of either of them; and it is certainly the only one that shows the structure and configuration of the interior of Upper California’” (Wheat, Transmississippi West, vol. 3 p. 56) Map of Oregon and Upper California John Charles Fremont, With Memoir 1848 YEAR PUBLISHED: 1848 CARTOGRAPHER/MAPMAKER: John C. Frémont and Charles Preuss PUBLICATION: Geographical Memoir upon Upper California, in Illustration of his Map of Oregon and California, by John Charles Fremont; Addressed to The Senate of The United States PUBLISHER: Wendell and Van Benthuysen; Partners, 1848 FULL TITLE: Map of Oregon and Upper California From the Surveys of John Charles Fremont And other Authorities, Drawn by Charles Preuss Under the Order of the Senate of The United States, Washington City 1848 CONDITION: Good with overall toning and staining from wear and handling. Mounted on thin linen or similar fabric and looks to be coated with a varnish. Some old institutional markings and stickers as can be seen in photos. See photos for details. DIMENSIONS: 29.5 X 36 DESCRIPTION: This is one of the most significant maps of the American West, illustrating John Charles Fremont's third expedition. This includes the original "Fremont's Geographical Memoir" in the original wrappers. Carl Wheat states: “in the history of the American West, the year 1848 is signalized by three events above all others, the discovery of gold at Sutter’s Mill…the formal close of the Mexican War… which brought the cession of California and New Mexico… and the creation of the Territory of Oregon… All three events figure in the characteristic maps produced during the year, and particularly the cartographic monument of 1848, the magnificent ‘Map of Oregon and Upper California’” (Wheat,Transmississippi West, vol. 3 p. 49) The map was originally published to accompany Fremont’s Geographical Memoir upon Upper California. “The map and Geographical Memoir have a two-fold importance in history, first as contributions to geographical knowledge in the year 1848, and second as historic documents concerning Fremont’s notable 3rd expedition… [The map] is a wonderfully graphic report on where the expedition of 1845-46 went and what it saw… As a contribution to cartographical knowledge, the case for the map was well put by Fremont himself: ‘The map has been constructed expressly to exhibit the two countries of Oregon and the Alta California together. It is believed to be the most correct that has appeared of either of them; and it is certainly the only one that shows the structure and configuration of the interior of Upper California’” (Wheat, Transmississippi West, vol. 3 p. 56) NOTE: Use Discount Code LFMG20 at Gallery Site for 20% Discount. eBay Buyer's Premium only charged on eBay. This fee is not charged on Larsen Fine Maps Gallery. × × × × × × × × Buy now and save! Tell a friend Visit store Watch now Postage info Click the Postage tab above the listing description for more info Click the Postage tab above the listing description for more info! Additional delivery notes PICK UP OPTION Sorry, our items are NOT available for pick-up. PAYING VIA PAYPAL We accept PayPal on our all our items so you can shop with confidence. Simple choose the PayPal option when proceeding through the checkout. 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