The Rand, McNally & Co.’s Alaska map is the work of Rand, McNally and Company, published in Chicago in 1878. It is from the Rand McNally & Co’s Business Atlas that contains large-scale maps of the territory of the United States, the provinces of Canada, West India Islands, a list of counties and towns, lakes […]
This pictorial and whimsical map illustration of New Mexico is believed to have its origin in a coloring book published in the 1950s. While the maker is unknown, the charm of this unique state map is obvious. It is a very detailed map, offering much knowledge into significant features of the State of New Mexico […]
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The fourth longest river in the U.S., the Rio Grande, originates in the Rocky Mountains at the southwestern part of Colorado, twisting like a snake across the Southwest, passing through fertile valleys, amazing canyons, mountains, and desert shelves, and eventually emptying into the Gulf of Mexico Early occupants of the Rio Grande region were Native […]
Extremely beautiful colorization of Bartholomew’s Canyons of the Colorado 1906 map. Features Grand Canyon. One of Lisa’s favorites. Other sizes are available, as well as originals. Lisa’s maps are known to be some of the most beautiful hand painted maps available. All sizes are approximate. Order Your Own Copy Here For more maps in our […]
The Grand Canyon became a National Park in 1919 and is undoubtedly one of the world’s natural wonders. Situated in Arizona, the park is 277 miles long, roughly 18 miles wide and has a depth of more than a mile. The Grand Canyon is carved by the Colorado River and features layered bands of red […]
This is a historic railroad map of the proposed state, created in 1876, with the proposed state outlined in yellow.. However, it also shows us stage lines, roads, trails, a proposed mail route, and propose railroad lines in addition to those already existing. The mail route would open up future business and grease the wheels […]
The land of the sun never looked better than here on our Kids map of Arizona. You can almost see the sun glistening off the arid desert landscape. Even though, it is still home to several indigienous peoples. The heritage and history of the state is as linear and logical as any ruler used by […]
Colorado has the highest elevation of all the U.S. states, and it has some of the tallest mountain ranges in the U.S. as well. The state’s mountain scenery is arguably the most majestic and dramatic in the country. The State of Colorado was named after its great river the Colorado River, which Spanish explorers called […]
The Mitchell Map, or Map of the British and French Dominions in North America, believed to have been created in 1754 or 1755, is the work of John Mitchell, who came from a wealthy Virginian family. He was not a professional cartographer by trade, and his formal education was in medicine and botany. His map was […]
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