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Illustrating The Northwest Passage and Color Coding The Ocean's Currents

Fine large format map of North America, which appeared in Andriveau-Gougon's Atlas Choix.

The map emphasizes and color codes the ocean currents, including the Gulf Stream and currents in the Gulf and the Pacific, using a three color pallet for overlapping currents.

Very unusual treatment of the Transmississippi West, including a misshaped Texas, Ozark District, Mandan District, Osage District, Massive Nebraska Territory. Early prinitimve attempt to depict Oregon Territiory, and a host of other fascination details. Pre-Gadsden Purchase border with Mexico.

Includes a large inset map of western Alaska and Aleutian Islands, while the lands were still Russian.

Elegant depiction of the ocean's currents. Marvelous Indian detail.

A highly detailed and scarce map.