Per the map, these five species each have rather specific ranges. The giant sequoia, for example, can only be found on the western side of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. This map was prepared under the direction of Charles Sprague Sargent, drafted by Harry King, and compiled under the direction of Henry Garrett.
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Apart from the Northern Pacific, the extensive rail network that crisscrossed the western U.S. are illustrated and most of the major lines labeled. Rivers, lakes, and mountains are also identified. Other famous locations throughout the West are noted as well, including the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and the Black Hills.
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Also, the northern border of the United States contains a gap, likely reflecting the still undecided dispute between Britain and the United States over what is now British Columbia, known as the 54°40' dispute.
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The title states that the purpose of the map is to illustrate the distribution of Genera Chamæcyparis and Cupressus trees, each of which is a genus of cypress. A legend along the left border explains that the seven different colors present on the map indicate that seven different species of cypress tree inhabit the United States and Canada.
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Box is fair condition.
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Each state is shaded a different color, allowing for easy identification. As the central disk spins, information about each of the states appears in the windows cut into the disk. A blimp in the upper portion of the map bears the titleChart of Knowledge.
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Printed in 1844 by well known map publisher C. Flemming. Fine or perfect condition. All text in German. Title: Western Hemisphere. Services include deacidification cleaning flattening and backing.
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In Asia, the wolverine, polar bear, Mandarin duck, golden pheasant, Indian rhinoceros, sun bear, pangolin, yak, snow leopard, and giant panda make an appearance. Each color represents a different zone of vegetation.
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