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CA - Gold Rush Discovery Maps ~ 1848 Government Report

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Western Americana Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 1,000.00 USD
CA - Gold Rush Discovery Maps ~ 1848 Government Report
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Lot of 2 showing the gold and quicksilver districts of California, dated July 20 & 25, 1848, six months after Marshall's discovery at Coloma. Regions shown stretch from the Sierra to the Pacific, with notations on the various rivers, like the American River, "gold found in this river as far as examined." there are also areas like New Almaden that are designated for quicksilver. The smaller map concentrates on following the American River from Sutter's Fort and describes the topography along the way. Both are in very good condition considering the age.