Territories of New Mexico and Utah

Territories of New Mexico and Utah Colton's famous map of the Southwest when divisions of the large territories begin. Here New Mexico is now diminished by a Arizona territory running east-west from its southern border to 33.5 latitude. Likewise in western Utah is a hand colored division for what would later become Nevada. But most significantly , this map notes a proposed "Colona" east of the continental divide and covering what was western Kanzas and Nebraska, it is a proto Colorado territory. It is a rare notation for a map to include the "Colona" territory as it only lasts for a year. The entire region is crossed by trails and proposed railroad routes and numerous towns have appeared yet Denver hasn't been noted yet. A desirable map for the developing West. Wheat 832. Brown state 7Condition is good with some age toning and original hand color. Image size is 13 x 15.75 (inches).