Washington Territory U.S. GENERAL LAND OFFICE MAP,WASHINGTON

Map. Photolithograph. Image measures 22" x 29". This fascinating double-page map from the U.S. Department of the Interior shows Washington as a Territory in 1879, before it gained statehood. The map was compiled by C. Roeser, principal draughtsman for the Department's General Land Office, and printed by Julius Bien. The map denotes towns, cities, military reservations, Indian reservations, railroads, and topographical features, explained by a reference key. Map is in good condition, minor wear along original center fold line and margin stains from leather tabs. Julius Bien (1826-1909) was an American lithographic printer and cartographer based in New York City. During the course of the second half of the 19th century, he produced thousands of maps for both public and private publishers. Some of his most notable commissions were for the U.S. government, including many geological maps that redefined the cartographic visualization of geology. Bien's prolific output and contributions to the development of chromo-lithography make him one of the most significant map printers of his time. This is a great example of his fine work.