Map of the states and territories of the United States as it was from 1854 to 1858.
On May 30 1854, Nebraska Territory and Kansas Territory was organized; the remaining portion of unorganized territory became known colloquially as "Indian Territory".
On May 11 1858, part of Minnesota Territory was admitted as the state of Minnesota, the remainder becoming unorganized.
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