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Reports of Explorations and Surveys, to Ascertain the Most Practicable and Economical Route for a Railroad From the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean, Vol. 3 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple
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A historical look at early railroad planning across a young nation. This volume presents extracts from a mid-19th century survey that sought the most practical and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. It frames the big questions, cites prior explorations, and compiles map-based reasoning used by topographers and military engineers.
The book focuses on the route near the 35th parallel, weighing terminal locations, terrain, water, timber, and agricultural lands. It blends field notes, profiles, and strategic considerations to explain why San Francisco became a favored Pacific terminus and how routes across New Mexico, the Cimarron region, and Texas-style plains were evaluated. It also includes discussions of existing and proposed lines from St. Louis to the Gulf and the interior, plus the challenges of bridging rivers and crossing canyons, rivers, and plateaus along the way.
- How 19th-century explorers analyzed geography, soils, timber, and water sources to judge feasibility.
- Which termini and connecting routes were considered and why some paths seemed more workable than others.
- Reference to maps, profiles, and prior surveys that informed route decisions.
- Context on the broader goal of linking eastern markets with Pacific ports.
Ideal for readers interested in historical railroad planning, western exploration, and how early engineers approached vast landscape challenges.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book charts the explorations for the central route of the Pacific railway near the 35th parallel, providing insights into the establishment of this important transportation route. The author, an accomplished Lieutenant of the US Army Corps of Topographical Engineers, meticulously details the expedition, mapping out the land and the challenges its construction presented, while also noting the area's abundant natural resources and economic potential. Beyond a straightforward expedition report, this book contributes to our understanding of westward expansion and the development of the transcontinental railroad, an emblematic achievement in American history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780282582753_0
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Reports of Explorations and Surveys, to Ascertain the Most Practicable and Economical Route for a Railroad From the Mississippi River to the Pacific War, in 18534, According to Acts of Congress
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Reports of Explorations and Surveys, to Ascertain the Most Practicable and Economical Route for a Railroad From the Mississippi River to the Pacific . War, in 1853-4, According to Acts of Congress
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