Atlantic & Pacific Junction. Topographical Map of the portion of Isthmus of Darien in Site of Proposed Inter-Oceanic Navigation, August 1852 United States configurations

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This is a beautiful sketch done by a naval gunner during the war for California with Mexico

then via a canal to Schuykill River finally reaching Norris Town just outside of Philadelphia

Yerba Buena Island

Atlantic & Pacific Junction. Topographical Map of the portion of Isthmus of Darien in Site of Proposed Inter-Oceanic Navigation, August 1852 United States configurationsA 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.