Produced as the nation neared the turn of the twentieth century, this map defines the boundaries of Indian Reservations as the Office of Indian Affairs had drawn them up. This land was allocated under the Dawes Act in 1887, five years before this map’s production. Since the earliest European settlers arrived in North America, Indigenous People were often resettled through treaties and other land ownership legalities. The Office of Indian Affairs was formed in 1824 and was critical to creating these reservations. While they are primarily in the West and Southwest, they were not created along traditional tribal lines, and native populations have declined sharply in the past centuries.

This map bears a distinctive style and bold colors common in the nineteenth century and offers the viewer a glimpse into the past while illustrating how a region has evolved and grown. It was produced by Thomas Jefferson Morgan, who advocated for indigenous people during the time and sought to get them access to modern education. Morgan also fought for Chinese Immigrants and fought to keep discriminatory legislation from being passed by the Federal Government. In 1887, Indian Reservations were no longer to be granted to individuals or single entities in an effort to reduce misrepresentation.

This is an authentic piece of American cartographical history that immediately transports the viewer back in time, creating an indelible bond between the past and present. In recent years, efforts have been made to improve conditions on Indian Reservations.

Produced as the nation neared the turn of the twentieth century, this map defines the boundaries of Indian Reservations as the Office of Indian Affairs had drawn them up. This land was allocated under the Dawes Act in 1887, five years before this map’s production. Since the earliest European settlers arrived in North America, Indigenous People were often resettled through treaties and other land ownership legalities. The Office of Indian Affairs was formed in 1824 and was critical to creating these reservations. While they are primarily in the West and Southwest, they were not created along traditional tribal lines, and native populations have declined sharply in the past centuries.

This map bears a distinctive style and bold colors common in the nineteenth century and offers the viewer a glimpse into the past while illustrating how a region has evolved and grown. It was produced by Thomas Jefferson Morgan, who advocated for indigenous people during the time and sought to get them access to modern education. Morgan also fought for Chinese Immigrants and fought to keep discriminatory legislation from being passed by the Federal Government. In 1887, Indian Reservations were no longer to be granted to individuals or single entities in an effort to reduce misrepresentation.

This is an authentic piece of American cartographical history that immediately transports the viewer back in time, creating an indelible bond between the past and present. In recent years, efforts have been made to improve conditions on Indian Reservations.