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Johnson's Bibliographic Reference
1878-72
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Creation Date
1878
Description
Department of the Interior, U.S. Geographical and Geological Survey of the Rocky Mountain Region, J.W. Powell in charge.
This map shows grants given by the U.S. government to railroads and roads for wagons. It identifies specific railroad lines, such as the Kansas Pacific Railroad, and the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad. Wagon roads could run alongside railroads; these routes could run along traditional trails.