Map of the Territory of the United States from the Mississippi to the Pacific Ocean Virginia At the Battle of Resaca

At the Battle of Resaca de la Palma during the Mexican-American War

This index map appears to be a working document of an unknown cartographer

a bit tattered on the edges

Concepcion bearing S

Map of the Territory of the United States from the Mississippi to the Pacific Ocean Virginia At the Battle of ResacaThis is a monumentally important and scarce map that is considered to be the first accurate overall picture of the US West. It is known as Warren's General Map and he was just 24 years old when commissioned to conduct the survey. This very large map on two joined pages is drawn on the polyconic projection, incorporates the result of a half century of government explorations beginning with Lewis & Clark to that of Warren's. Much detail is provided as