A print of artistry created by the naturalists and scientists of the US Pacific Railroad Surveys in the 1850's. The Corps of Topographical Engineers, known as Topogs was a division of the U S Army to discover and open up the American West. Many surveys were carried out and in the 1850's the Secretary for War commissioned a survey to drive a railroad to the West Coast. As the cheapest known route to the west by building a railroad would cost more than the entire Federal budget in 1853 Congress allocated $150,000 to find the most economical route. 400,000 square miles were surveyed. The results were published in 1853 to 1859.
Image is of the Northwest Crow.
Wildlife was extensively recorded on these expeditions. This print comes from the expedition on the 47th parallel by John Mix Stanley, a prominent artist in his day although much of his work has been lost, reducing his profile.
Sheet 1" 8". Image 9.25" 6.5". Hand colored. Excellent condition.
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