Western things

When looking for maps that document great change and development in the U.S., many think that things from the 20th century are far too recent. Indeed, east of the Mississippi River, by the late 19th century, not much will be radically altered save for additions of suburbs and highways.

But in the West, continued waves of settlement in the 20th century will spawn new towns, counties and even change long standing "Territories" into legitimate "States".

Here, a ridiculously biased list of some maps related to the U.S. West many from the early 20th century, with the preponderance of them focused on things Colorado.

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WY. - Postal) Post Route Map Of Wyoming Showing Post Offices — $145

U.S. Govt.

WY.) Clason's Guide Map Of Wyoming, Clason Map Co., 1914 From the regional publishing powerhouse, The Clason Map Co, that focused on 20th century Western development comes this gem for the neighboring Wyoming. It's a clear and thorough depiction of the state, showing its towns, drainages, roads, railroads, as well as its national forests, native reserve and more. Still inside its green covered guide which includes an exhaustive index. Condition is very good. Image size is approximately 16.5 x 20 (inches)

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(WY.) Clason's Guide Map Of Wyoming — $180

The Clason Map Co.

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(WY.) Map Of Wyoming — $190

Cram

(CO. - Telluride) TELLURIDE QUADRANGLE, U.S.G.S., 1904 (1922) An excellent instance of the precise work created by the U.S.G.S., here for the area around Telluride. Brown ink depicts the complx contours of the terrain, with blue ink illustrating the drainages, and black ink showing the cultural features of towns, roads, rail roads, place names as well as many mines. Condition is very good, and has been bisected and backed with linen. Condition is very good. Image size is approximately 20 x 15.5 (inches).

(CO. - Telluride) TELLURIDE QUADRANGLE — $90

U.S.G.S.

CO. - Denver) Denver Atlas - A Sourcebook of Social And Economic Information — $140

University of Denver

(CO. - Postal) Post Route Map Colorado — $200

U.S. Govt.

(CO. - Rail) The Great Western Railway Co. — $55

Great Western Railway

(CO.- Black Canyon) Topographic Map Of The Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Monument,

(CO.- Black Canyon) Topographic Map Of The Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Monument — $90

U.S.G.S.

(CO. - Black Canyon) Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Monument — $80

U.S.G.S.

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(CO. - Historic) Historical Map of Early Colorado — $210

Love

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(CO. - Pueblo) Index Map Of The City of Pueblo Colorado — $65

City of Pueblo

(CO.) Clason's Midget Road Map Of Colorado — $65

The Clason Map Co.