Historic Railroad Map of the Midwest - 1863
Description
Traveling Map of the Western States.
This colorful map of the north-central United States between Ohio and Nebraska was published in 1863 by Edward Mendenhall. It displays counties, towns and villages, stations, the railways, rivers, canals and lakes. It is surrounded by an ornate border.
Railroads were an important factor during the American Civil War. Supplying troops was of utmost concern for both the Union and Confederacy and railroads made this possible. Many railway lines were fought over during the war.
The Pacific Railroad Act of 1862 led to the expansion of railroads in the west. US Government officials expected to bolster the Union by connecting the valued resources found in the west.
Railroads in the north-central states continued to prop up their networks for the growing industry. Railroads in Indiana added many miles of track during the 1850's. So many immigrated to Indiana in that decade, that it became the nation's fourth largest state by 1860, according to population.
During the war many new branches of Michigan's railroad system were added to transport the state's many manufactures. Millions of dollars were spent on thousands of miles of railroads within the borders of Illinois during this era of expansion. Most of which had been done with private capital.
According to the census of 1860 Illinois contained 1,723,663 people.
Missourians had questioned whether to secede with the South. This led to a great deal of controversy over the Hannibal & St Joseph Railway. The majority of the railroad’s stockholders and principal officers were northerners, and with that, the railroad sustained much damage during the war.
This colorful map of the north-central United States between Ohio and Nebraska was published in 1863 by Edward Mendenhall. It displays counties, towns and villages, stations, the railways, rivers, canals and lakes. It is surrounded by an ornate border.
Railroads were an important factor during the American Civil War. Supplying troops was of utmost concern for both the Union and Confederacy and railroads made this possible. Many railway lines were fought over during the war.
The Pacific Railroad Act of 1862 led to the expansion of railroads in the west. US Government officials expected to bolster the Union by connecting the valued resources found in the west.
Railroads in the north-central states continued to prop up their networks for the growing industry. Railroads in Indiana added many miles of track during the 1850's. So many immigrated to Indiana in that decade, that it became the nation's fourth largest state by 1860, according to population.
During the war many new branches of Michigan's railroad system were added to transport the state's many manufactures. Millions of dollars were spent on thousands of miles of railroads within the borders of Illinois during this era of expansion. Most of which had been done with private capital.
According to the census of 1860 Illinois contained 1,723,663 people.
Missourians had questioned whether to secede with the South. This led to a great deal of controversy over the Hannibal & St Joseph Railway. The majority of the railroad’s stockholders and principal officers were northerners, and with that, the railroad sustained much damage during the war.
Materials
Archival 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.
Framed - Black Finish
Our gallery quality frames are made of solid wood and feature optical-grade acrylic. Each framed map is printed on premium archival matte fine art paper.
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- Printed on thick, luxurious acid-free fine art paper & dry-mounted to foam board.
- Pigment inks ensure a vivid print with amazing colors and excellent fade resistance.
- Solid wood frame with a black finish has a 1.25" face & 7/8" depth.
- Kraft paper protective backing & hanging wire installed.
Framed - Natural Oak Finish
Our gallery quality frames are made of solid wood and feature optical-grade acrylic. Each framed map is printed on premium archival matte fine art paper.
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- Printed on thick, luxurious acid-free fine art paper & dry-mounted to foam board.
- Pigment inks ensure a vivid print with amazing colors and excellent fade resistance.
- Solid wood frame with a natural oak finish has a 1.25" face & 7/8" depth.
- Kraft paper protective backing & hanging wire installed.
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