Millroy’s Alaska and Klondyke Gold Fields, 1897
This 1897 Alaska map print reproduces J. J. Millroy’s guide to Alaska and the Klondyke gold fields. Based on government and private surveys, it combines mapped geography with information intended for readers considering the northern journey.
Sidebar material discusses climate, supplies, medicines, and travel. A listed outfit for two men gives the document a particularly tangible appeal: the map becomes a glimpse of planning and preparation as well as a guide to places.
Read the accompanying notes alongside the routes and regional geography to appreciate how a gold-rush map could serve several purposes at once. It is an engaging companion to maps devoted to steamships, mining districts, or the playful map games of the same era.
Reproduced as a historical print, Millroy’s map rewards close examination and makes a compelling addition to an Alaska, Yukon, or exploration-themed collection.
Printed size: 36″ × 28″
