Etc: Maps Etc: United States and the Slavery Prohibition Issue, 1850

A map of the United States and territories at the time of the slavery prohibition issue in 1850, after the Missouri Compromise of 1820. The map is color-coded to show the areas where slavery was prohibited by State Law, slavery was prohibited by Federal Law, slavery was maintained by State Law, and areas where slavery was permitted by Federal Action (Utah Territory, New Mexico, and part of the Indian Territory).