Description: ca.1889Original, Antique Rand, McNally MapOne of the earliest maps showing Montana, Idaho & Wyoming as U.S. States MontanaOn November 8, 1889, Montana was granted statehood. In 1864 Bannack City was the first capital of the Montana TerritoryDelegates gathered in Bannack City in December 1865 to pass laws and chose Virginia City as the new capital. In 1875, Helena became the capital of Montana Territory after the legislature moved it from Virginia City When Montana became a state Helena remained the capital.Montana became one of the first states to adopt the secret ballot after voters became enraged at the obvious control of their votes. IdahoBecame the 43rd state on July 3, 1890. Idaho's statehood was the result of a push by National Republicans to increase their influence in Congress. WyomingBecame the 44th state on July 10, 1890. Wyoming's statehood was the result of a long and involved process that included opposition from some Democrats in the U.S. House. The Democrats argued against statehood for a Republican territory by attacking Wyoming's women's suffrage article. Quality Antique Patina and Ornate Border. Very detailed showing counties, natural features and on reversethe territories ofArizona, New Mexico & Utahand the state ofColorado 10.1" x 13.3" taken fromThe Rand, McNally Standard Atlas of the WorldContinental Publishing Co.148 Monroe St., Chicago 1890(Atlas title pages not a part of the sale)
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Date Range: 1888-1890
Type: County Map
US State: Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming
Format: Atlas Map
Year: 1889
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Cartographer/Publisher: Rand McNally & Co.
Country/Region: United States of America
Territories: Arizona, New Mexico, Utah
