1854 Map of an Exploration for an Inter-Oceanic Canal
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Map of an Exploration for an Inter-Oceanic Canal by Way of the Rivers Atrato and San-Juan in New Granada S.A. Laid down from Observations made by John Trautwine in 1852
Map of an exploration for an inter-oceanic canal by way of the Rivers Atrato and San Juan in New Granada, S.A. : laid down from observations made by John C. Trautwine, c.e., in 1852.. Bowen & Co. Lith. Philada. To accompany Report of Rear Admiral C.H.Davis, U.S.N., ordered by resolution of the Senate of the United States of March 19th. 1866. (inset profile) Route of the line of the levels. Part of the explorations and considerations of prospective routes for a Canal from the Atlantic to the Pacific, connecting the two oceans via the San Juan River (on the Pacific) and the Atrato River (terminus in the Gulf of Darien). Rare map of Panama and the west coast of Colombia, extending south to Chirambira and Buenaventura, just to the west of Cali, in Colombia.
1854
Lithograph, Uncolored
Sheet Size 22 x 14.25 inches
Publisher: Franklin Institute, Philadelphia
VG condition with page folds as issues, toning and wear to edges. Light toning to fold several fold lines.
Continent: South America
Region: South America
Country: Colombia
