Map of the United States Territories

H E Walling & O. W. Gray

Verlag: H. F. Waling & O. W. Gray, Boston, 1871

Beschreibung

This is a fine example of lithographic image complemented by hand coloring at the time of publication. With the completion of the cross continental railroad combination of the Union Pacific Railroad and the Central Pacific Railroad in 1869, the railroad network of the U.S. was ready for spohistication west of the Mississippi River. The network east of the Mississippi River was rebuilding after the Civil War. This map focuses on the railroads in place in 1871. Railroads were most dense on the East Coast. As one traveled west the availability of connections diminished. The Kansas Pacific was notable in it connection of the mid-continent to the Union Pacific. Chicago was the principal city for railroads and it is shown on the map as well connected. The railroads are not labeled but are quite traceable such as the Illinois Central and Louisville and Nashville. The New York Central is better laid out than its competitor the Grand /trunk railroad. Southern Florida is void of railroads. This is a very nice presentation of 1871 United States railroads. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 728

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Map of the United States Territories

Verlag: H. F. Waling & O. W. Gray, Boston

Erscheinungsdatum: 1871

Einband: 25 1/2 x 16 1/2 inches

Zustand: Very good condition