(West) Nebraska And Kanzas. Iranian A gold band that stretches

A gold band that stretches from the "Black Hills"

Lee (1857-1924)

Spanish and French colonies

And for context

This map was the best that was known at the time and its reputation for accuracy was well known

(West) Nebraska And Kanzas. Iranian A gold band that stretches(West) Nebraska And Kanzas., Colton, 1857 It was a standard composition for showing the vast new territories of Nebraska and Kanzas that Colton began to use in 1855, and updated periodically to show the additions of new details, towns and even territories. But apparently, someone decided to update their edition of the map with some line work and water color of their own. Several later added lines reduce the Nebraska territory to make room for Dakota,