The Wasp — 1876 — page 31: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page presents a satirical map titled "The Wasp per Barbarism's Impeachment" dated August 19, 1876. The map reimagines what appears to be California or a western U.S. region with territory names replaced by references to "Olivinity" (likely referencing Oliver or a similar figure). The contour lines, rivers, and geographical features remain realistic, but the satirical renaming suggests mockery of political divisions or territorial claims during this period. Without clearer text legibility, the specific political targets remain unclear, though the format—a detailed map with absurdist renaming—was a common Wasp tactic for criticizing governance, land disputes, or political factions of 1870s California. The exact references warrant verification against original sources.