This beautiful 2014 historical and geographical map of Lake Pepin on the Mississippi River was created by Midwestern Map Artist, Lisa R. Middleton from current U.S. Army Corps of Engineer Charts. It pinpoints numerous islands and landmarks visible to those cruising on land or on water. The Sea Wing, traveling between Lake City and […]
Discovery Map Series: Birds Eye View of Seattle 1891
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Nov
Augustus Koch’s Birds-eye-view of Seattle and environs King County, Wash., 1891. view of the city prior to the stadium and space needle. All sizes are approximate. “Watermarks will not appear on product.”
Travel Map Feature: 108 Puget Sound and Surroundings 1877
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Nov
1877 Map of Puget Sound and Surrounding Territories- John Hanson You will notice this early map of the Puget Sound and its surroundings is quite detailed. It was drawn by cartographer John Hanson and was compiled as part of the Eastwick, Morris, and Company’s official surveys publication. There are several noteworthy features to mention concerning […]
Discovery Map Series: 039 Father of Waters 1887 Mississippi River
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Nov
This reproduction of a rare Mississippi River “ribbon map” was drawn by Captain Willard Glazier to “prove” his premise that the True Source of the Mississippi was Lake Glazier rather than Lake Itasca. Looking for modern day towns on an old map? Many modern-day towns are included in this. It also contains many towns noted […]
Travel Tuesday Map Feature: 148 The Driftless Region Map Designed by Lisa Middleton
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Nov
The unglaciated region of western Wisconsin, northeastern Iowa, northwestern Illinois, and southeastern Minnesota is a natural and beautifully sculpted landscape that is known as the Driftless Area. The area is considered “Driftless” because it was not shaped by the movement of glaciers thousands of years ago. A part of the attraction to the region is […]
Discovery Map Series: Framed Ribbon Map of the Mississippi River
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Nov
This reproduction of a rare Mississippi River “ribbon map” was drawn by Captain Willard Glazier to “prove” his premise that the True Source of the Mississippi was Lake Glazier rather than Lake Itasca. Looking for modern day towns on an old map? Many modern-day towns are included in this. It also contains many towns noted […]
Travel Tuesday Map Series: New Map of South Florida Custom Designed By Lisa MiddletonTravel Tuesday Map Series:
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Nov
This new map of South Florida, expertly be drawn by Lisa Middleton, features insets of St. Petersburg, Sanibel Captiva, the Everglades, Miami, and the Treasure Coast. Each of these hold charm in their own right. The inset areas featured on the West Coast are known for their white sand beaches, recreation, and great fishing. The […]
Discovery Map Series: Coachella Custom Map Designed and Painted by Lisa Middleton
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Nov
New Map of Coachella Valley Palm Springs map art print in beautiful color! The Coachella Valley has a rich and storied history as it relates to the exploration and expansion of the West. You can see hints of it with this new map of the area by Great River Arts. Prominent towns, cities, and the […]
Travel Map Feature: Custom Map Of Costa Rica
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Oct
More and more, marketers are targeting travelers over the age of 60, to open their eyes to some of the most beautiful places in the world, as well as to the ease of travel and accommodation. It’s about time, if you ask us, because the need to see the world is as appealing as it’s […]
Discovery Map Series: Map of the Oregon Territory, 1848
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Oct
The Oregon Territory was created on August 14, 1848, by Congress, encompassing today’s Oregon, Idaho, Washington and western Montana. Did you know that originally, the Oregon Territory stretched from the Pacific coast to the Rocky Mountains? It covered an area that included present-day Oregon, Washington, and most of British Columbia. Charles Wilkes’ 1844 Map of the […]
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