Atlantic & Pacific Junction. Topographical Map of the portion of Isthmus of Darien in Site of Proposed Inter-Oceanic Navigation, August 1852 Alaska Rare separately issued heavy paper

Rare separately issued heavy paper

It was the longest artificial waterway and the greatest public works project in North America

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The lion is wielding a sword and clutching a bundle of seven darts

Atlantic & Pacific Junction. Topographical Map of the portion of Isthmus of Darien in Site of Proposed Inter-Oceanic Navigation, August 1852 Alaska Rare separately issued heavy paperA very interesting map which includes nice section of proposed canal route. Nice detailed lithographed map showing the site of the proposed canal from Caledonia Bay in the Atlantic to Darien Harbor in the Pacific. Profile of the canal and notes describe the proposed canal, soundings, etc.