1837 Map of Western and Northern Frontier

1837 Map of Western & Northern Frontier
Inventory
Collection Number: 
17172
Building: 
Central Library
Current Location: 
Lobby
Floor: 
5th
Object Description
Artist: 
W. Hood
Object Type: 
Print
Details: 
This is a large map of US military outposts along the Western and North-Western Frontier in 1837 with corresponding Native American regions highlighted. The map is positioned on a standard coordinate axis with an accompanying table to measure distances in the number of miles and number of days' march from one military outpost to another.
Framed: 
Yes
Length: 
51.5 inches
Width: 
1 inch
Height: 
69 inches
Description: 

As stated on the upper left hand corner of the map, this map illustrates "the plan of the defences of the Western and North-Western Frontier, as proposed by Charles Gratiot, in his report of Oct. 31, 1837." The Frontier is at the western edge of the central Midwestern states: Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, and Louisiana. The Frontier is further defined by the regions inhabited by various Native American tribes who encountered the US military. Colonel Charles Gratiot compiled this information under the direction for the US Topographical Bureau under the direction of the head of the United States Corps of Topographical Engineers at that time, Colonel. J.J. Albert. As labeled cities and states dwindle to sole river names and Native American tribe regions, one gets an idea for the unfamiliarity of the land yet untouched past the Frontier.

Reproduce the Work in Library publications/publicity, including film or videotape: 
Yes
Make slides or videotapes for educational use: 
Yes
Permit the general public to photograph the work : 
Yes