Atlas Universel De Geographie, Physique, Politique Et Mineralogique North America - Map of Eastern Nevada and Utah (Partie Du Mexique)

Brussels, Belgium: Lithographed By H. Ode. Very Good. 1827. Map. Map # 47, A Very Good primitive and early map of eastern Nevada, the State of Utah, also including part of northern Arizona and the Grand Canyon. The Great Salt Lake is shown, but further south and west than later surveyed to be. Of course, almost all localities shown are French or Indian names. Another large lake is shown, probably Bear Lake is shown in Nevada. The atlas from which this is extracted is extremely rare and originally composed 6 volumes, this map being from the North America volume. Lithographer Ode and Cartographer Vandermaelen produced the first lithographed atlas ever done. Condition is overall Very Good. Browning to the centerfold crease caused by glue used in attaching the tab to the original volume, the two page spread measures 21" x 26 1/2" when opened out. Approximately 1/3 of the map consists of a lengthy description in French of the Mexican territory which comprised Nevada and Utah. Other contiguous maps are shown as parts of the "New Mexico territory" but this map describes itself as part of Mexico as was California in 1824. Topigraphical features are accentuated, see image. Shipping will require extra care and cost due to insurance. Photo available upon request. ; 21" x 26 1/2"; 1 pages .