1866 Johnson's Antique Map of California & Western States – Hand-Colored, A.J. Johnson

Discover a richly detailed, hand-colored antique map that captures the California region and the American West as it was known in the mid-19th century. This historic plate includes California, Utah, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona, with an outstanding view of the Four Corners region (CO, NM, AZ, UT) and features such as Native American territories, forts, towns, rivers, mines, the Santa Fe Trail, Pony Express routes, and early railroad lines. Notably, Las Vegas appears in Arizona on this edition.

Created by A. J. Johnson, a prominent 19th-century mapmaker who worked with Colton in his early career before launching his own publishing ventures. Johnson’s New Illustrated Family Atlas and subsequent works helped shape American cartography in the pre-Civil War era.

1866 Johnson's Antique Map of California & Western States

• Map Maker: A. J. Johnson
• Finish: Hand colored
• Publication Date: Circa 1866
• Publication Place: New York
• Dimensions: Image 23.5" x 16.75"; Overall 27" x 18.25"
• Condition: Very Good; as pictured minor restoration
• Packaging: Most maps shipped in a protective tube

Historical Context

This map reflects the mid-19th-century American West, documenting territorial boundaries, exploration routes, and early transportation networks. Johnson’s maps are prized by collectors for their meticulous engraving and vibrant hand-coloration, offering a window into the era’s cartographic artistry.

Display & Collectibility

A distinguished addition to a library, study, or gallery wall. Ideal for collectors of antique maps, historians, educators, or anyone with an interest in Westward expansion and regional history.

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