[MAP] Map of the Republic of Chile (3 parts, complete) 1855

Gilliss, J. M. [MAP] Map of the Republic of Chile (3 parts, complete). Compiled by the U. S. Astronl. Expedition from the surveys of Messrs. Pissis & Allan Campbell, the Maps of Claude Gay & unpublished Originals from the Archives of Santiago and from Astronomical Determinations of the Expedition. Washington: A. O. P. Nicholson, Printer, 1855. First Edition. [11946]

The map is in three parts, as published.

This very detailed b/w map shows gold, silver, and copper mines; Indian settlements; province boundaries; proposed railroads; roads; lakes; mountains; etc. Each sheet measures 18.5 x 11.25 inches. The middle sheet has some creasing due to improper folding. Very good. Map.

Removed from The U. S. Naval Astronomical Expedition to the Southern Hemisphere, during the years 1849-'50-'51-'52. Volume I. Chile. By Lieut. J. M. Gilliss. 1855.

33d Congress, 1st Session, House of Representatives, Ex. Doc. No. 121.

Drawn by F. Herbst; Engraved by Solma Siebert.