^Lot 291 Army Corp Maps 1874-1876 - General Americana

Two maps done by The Army Corp of Engineers, regarding land near the 100th meridian. The 100th meridian was very important to American’s western advancement and figures greatly in its history. Topography changed after the 100th meridian by becoming more desert-like and a dryer climate. During the 1870s, the plains areas west of the 100th meridian were wetter than normal so the land was advertised as farming land. The lot also contains the title page and measures 18" x 22". Edges are frayed, but it is in good and readable condition.