California, Also Utah, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona- By A.J. Johnson

• Creator: A.J. Johnson
• Medium: Lithograph
• Publish Details: New York: A.J. Johnson, 1864, original hand coloring
• Measurements: 17 15/16 x 26 3/4 in. (sheet), 22 1/4 x 28 3/4 in. (mat)
• Conditions: Good condition- minor water stains in upper margin, brown discoloration in map image, center fold as issued

Published in New York City, A.J. Johnson was among the foremost American cartographic publishers of the second half of the nineteenth century, producing some of the era's most widely used atlases, geographies, and separate maps. This map is an excellent example of Johnson's craftsmanship and the quality of early American mapmaking.

Rich in geographic and political detail, it offers a fascinating glimpse into the region during a period of rapid development, documenting the extensive network of roads and railroads that crisscrossed the district. Enhanced by attractive original hand color and Johnson's distinctive strapwork border, the map possesses strong decorative appeal while serving as an engaging historical record. It is a desirable piece for collectors of nineteenth-century Americana, transportation history, or decorative antique maps.