(Colorado) Nell's Topographical Map of the State of Colorado
Serving on the survey crew of George Wheeler, Louis Nell had the first hand opportunity to review the West, mile by mile, when it was still primitive. After his duties came to an end, he chose to settle in Colorado, got married and began publishing high quality maps of his adopted home state. You can almost immediately recognize his fine, precise style from his work under Wheeler, and this detailed map of Colorado bears that same trait. With amazing detail for roads, towns, railroads as well as topography and drainage, they are unparalleled maps for the time. Notes elevations throughout the state, and on the plains, identifies some of the major ranches.
Condition is good, for this canvas backed instance of the map which comes with its original hard covers. Image size is approximately 31 x 40 (inches)
