1888 Color Map of Michigan and Wisconsin

Verlag: Cram1888

Beschreibung

Engraved by George Cram . Overall Size including text and borders : 21 3/4 x 13 1/2 ins. Actual Map Size: 11 3/4 x 18 1/8 ins. CONDITION: Folded in the middle with 2 single page map charts on the back. This 1888 antique map depicts the states of Michigan and Wisconsin, showcasing the Great Lakes region during a period of rapid development in the American Midwest. The map employs color-coding to distinguish counties and uses detailed linework to represent topographical features, waterways, and political boundaries. It illustrates the extensive network of railways and towns that had been established by this time, reflecting the area's growing infrastructure and settlement. The cartographic style is typical of late 19th-century American mapmaking, with ornate lettering and a focus on precision in coastlines and county divisions. Notable features include the careful rendering of the Great Lakes' shorelines, the depiction of numerous small islands, and the inclusion of both major cities and smaller settlements. The map also shows parts of neighboring states and Canada, providing regional context. While generally accurate for its time, the map may contain some inaccuracies in the less-explored northern regions. Overall, this map serves as a valuable historical document, capturing the geographic and political landscape of Michigan and Wisconsin at a crucial point in their development, and showcasing the cartographic techniques and aesthetic preferences of the late 19th century.NOTE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE YOU PURCHASE: This is a GENUINE ANTIQUE VINTAGE MAP. It is NOT a modern reproduction, ie. a laser scan, photocopy, etc. It is the original from the antique or vintage atlas or book publication. This map was published on the date mentioned, or circa the date mentioned at the top of the page. The map I have for sale, like many antique vintage prints and maps that you see online, originate from an antique vintage book or atlas publication. The publication may not always be known. If you have any questions, emails are welcome. Shipped Unmatted. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 1992

Bibliografische Details

Titel: 1888 Color Map of Michigan and Wisconsin

Verlag: Cram1888

Einband: no binding

Zustand: very good