Historic Map of Alabama and Georgia - 1864
Description
This relief map of northern Alabama and Georgia was produced and published in 1864 by the U.S. Coast Survey Office. Contributors to the map include A. Lindenkohl, H. Lindenkohl and Charles G. Krebs. It shows cities, towns, roads, rivers, mountains, and railroads.
Alabama became a state in 1819. Northern Alabama’s early economy revolved around agriculture. Cotton was grown abundantly throughout Alabama’s fertile lands.
During the American Civil War Alabama seceded from the United States. Alabama ratified its new constitution in February of 1868 and was readmitted to the Union.
Georgia was made a state in 1788. During the civil conflict, Atlanta, Georgia’s population swelled from about 9,000 to over 22,000. Industries of the city boomed through efforts to supply the Confederate army with munitions and supplies.
The Georgia Railroad was a major transporter of war materials at that time. Atlanta was a critically important transportation and distribution center for the South. Because of this, Atlanta became an obvious target for Union forces.
On July 20th, 1864, Union troops under the command of General William T. Sherman began an aerial bombardment against the city that lasted over a month. Many civilians were killed and Atlanta was badly damaged. Sherman's troops captured the city on September 2, 1864 and ordered the remaining residents to evacuate. On November 15, 1864, Union soldiers destroyed the city's public buildings before departing on their "Savannah Campaign". Careless in their haste to depart, many buildings and residences that were not intended for destruction were destroyed by fire.
Materials
Archive Paper
Premium fine art paper that provides accurate color reproduction with high-contrast, high-resolution print output and maximum image permanence. A high-quality print ready for framing.
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- Museum quality paper for high-quality fine art.
- Ultra smooth, neutral white matte finish.
- Heavy-weight 230 gsm, 9.5 mil thickness.
- Printed with pigment inks for longer print life and enhanced fade resistance.
- Pigment based Canon LUCIA inks provide smooth tones and rich colors in fine, precise detail.
Luster Photo Paper
A premium semi-gloss photo paper with a subtle texture that produces a vivid, richly detailed print. This material results in an exquisitely detailed giclee print of substantially higher quality than a standard poster.
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- Printed on 10 mil premium luster photo paper resulting in a brilliant, colorful image with a vivid life-like quality.
- Pigment based Canon LUCIA inks provide smooth tones and rich colors in fine, precise detail.
- Inks have a lightfastness rating of over 100 years, guaranteeing minimal noticeable fading over a very long period of time.
- Printed using very high resolution source files.
- Giclee printing is superior to traditional lithography in a number of ways: colors are brighter, lasts longer, and is a higher resolution.
Canvas on Wood Rails
A canvas giclee print is mounted to wooden hanging rails placed along the top and bottom of the map. Ready to hang on the wall using the attached hanging cord. Wood rails feature a natural finish.
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- Premium 19 mil canvas material.
- Wood rails are 1 1/8" wide, round front.
- USA sourced solid maple wood.
- High quality giclee fine art print with a lightfastness rating of over 100 years.
- Pigment based Canon LUCIA inks provide smooth tones and rich colors in fine, precise detail.
Canvas Gallery Wrap
A high quality canvas giclee print is hand stretched over a sturdy wood frame. Printed on demand and handcrafted in Seattle, WA. The canvas gallery wrap serves as a stunning piece of art ready to hang on your wall.
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- Premium 19 mil canvas material.
- Pigment based Canon LUCIA inks provide smooth tones and rich colors in fine, precise detail.
- High quality giclee fine art print with a lightfastness rating of over 100 years.
- Durable canvas mounted to a 1" deep wood frame.
- Ready to hang with included easy-to-use hanging kit.