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Wells, John G., 1821-1880 Well's new map of Missouri and Eastern Kansas

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04174 Author/Creator: Wells, John G., 1821-1880 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Map Date: 1857 Pagination: 1 map Height: 61 cm, Width: 80.5 cm Order a Copy

This is a fold out map contained within a book measuring 14.5 x 9 cm. When unfolded, the full title displayed on the map is "Well's New Railroad and Township Map of Missouri and Eastern Kansas from the latest Government Surveys." Contains a large image of Missouri, indicating border states. Depicts different counties in color.

Wells, John G. (John Gaylord), 1821-1880

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