Kansas Annual Register's new map of Kansas and the gold mines, embracing all the public surveys up to 1864 : Compiled from the original field notes by D.T. Mitchell

Description

Map shows township grid, roads, railroads, towns, military posts, Native American reservations, and natural resources in the eastern portion of Kansas. Also shown are the towns, counties, and overview of routes from the Missouri River to the gold mining area in western Kansas [modern-day Colorado]. Includes county population table, advertisement, land office locations, illustrations, and statement from D. W. Wilder, Surveyor General for Kansas and Nebraska. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.

Physical Description

1 map : col. ; 61 x 62 cm. on sheet 71 x 71 cm.

Creation Information

Mitchell, D. T. (David T.) 1864.

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 657 times, with 52 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 township grid, roads, railroads, towns, military posts, Native American reservations, and natural resources in the eastern portion of Kansas. Also shown are the towns, counties, and overview of routes from the Missouri River to the gold mining area in western Kansas [modern-day Colorado]. Includes county population table, advertisement, land office locations, illustrations, and statement from D. W. Wilder, Surveyor General for Kansas and Nebraska. Relief shown by hachures. Scale not given.

Physical Description

1 map : col. ; 61 x 62 cm. on sheet 71 x 71 cm.

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

  • 1864

Coverage Date

Added to The Portal to Texas History

  • Nov. 30, 2011, 4:26 p.m.

Description Last Updated

  • May 30, 2012, 10 a.m.

Usage Statistics

When was this map last used?

Yesterday: 3
Past 30 days: 52
Total Uses: 657

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

Mitchell, D. T. (David T.). Kansas Annual Register's new map of Kansas and the gold mines, embracing all the public surveys up to 1864 : Compiled from the original field notes by D.T. Mitchell, map, 1864; [Leavenworth]. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth193482/: accessed April 23, 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