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Discovery Map Series: 039 Father of Waters 1887 Mississippi River

17 Nov
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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

12 Nov
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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

10 Nov
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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:

05 Nov
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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

03 Nov
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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 […]

Discovery Map Series: Map of the Oregon Territory, 1848

27 Oct
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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 […]

Discovery Map Series: 147 Zachary Taylor’s Seat of War in Florida, 1839

22 Oct
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This map was produced by the United States Bureau of topographical engineers in the year 1839. It was produced at the order of Brvt. Brig. General Z. Taylor depicting the territory of what would later become the state of Florida. Much detail went into its creation by the Bureau of topographical engineers. If you look closely you […]

Travel Tuesday Map Feature: Lake Country Of Northern Waukesha County Wisconsin

20 Oct

Our skills have increased greatly with our Lake Art popularity! Get inspired for your lake map design here. Lake map art offers the ideal way to display the nostalgia in a lake home. They make great, unique gifts for family and friends, and the perfect keepsake for decorating a home or cottage, as well as to […]

Travel Tuesday Map Feature: Charlotte Harbor, Florida

15 Oct
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Charlotte Harbor, Lee County Florida boasts some of the most beautiful beaches that are the most popular attractions for visitors to this region of Florida’s coastline. Ponce de Leon is believed to have explored the barrier islands of Lee County when he ventured along Florida’s Gulf coast in 1513 and 1521. There was very little settlement […]