| Central States |
Arkansas, Illinois, Michigan,
Indiana, Iowa,
Missouri, Minnesota, Indiana, Ohio & Wisconsin
Some overlap exists between
these and other USA Regions depending on how different cartographers configured
their maps
Harpers, c. 1862, Course of the Mississippi River from Cairo (Kentucky) to the Gulf. Uncolored, about 14 by 9 1/4 inches. An unusual map divided into four vertical "strip maps" to accommodate the length of the river, well detailed, showing low areas, swamps, rivers, rails, settlements, towns, and cities, along the vicinity of the Mississippi. Published in Harper's "History of the Civil War". $50
Samuel Augustus Mitchell, c.1860, Ohio & Indiana. Colored,
about 11 1/2 by 14 inches, Detailed county map showing landforms, cities, towns, rails
including plans of unfinished rails. Mitchell's maps from this series are some of the more
attractive maps from this period, this map is enhanced with a decorative
"garland" of flowers which provides a handsome border, making this an especially
attractive map. Different editions of the identical map may have a
slightly different decorative border to the one pictured. Hand
colored lithograph. $125
Samuel Augustus Mitchell, c.1860, Iowa
and Missouri.
Colored, about 11 1/2 by 14 inches. Detailed county map showing
landforms, cities, towns, rails including several plans of unfinished rails lines. Also
shows "Indian Territory" below Kansas on the left. Mitchell's maps are some of the more attractive maps
from this period, this map is enhanced with a decorative "garland" of flowers
which provides a handsome border, making this an especially attractive
map. Different editions of the identical map may have a
slightly different decorative border to the one pictured. Hand
colored lithograph. $115
Samuel Augustus
Mitchell, c. 1860, Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas. Handsome in full color, about
13 1/2 by 10 1/2 inches. A detailed map showing counties, rivers, mountains, cities, and
rail. Mitchell's maps from this series are some of the more attractive maps from this
period, this map is enhanced with a decorative "garland" of flowers which
provides a handsome border, making this an especially attractive map. Different
editions of the identical map may have a slightly different decorative border to
the one pictured. Hand colored lithograph. $115
Samuel Augustus Mitchell, c.1864, Wisconsin and Michigan. Colored, about 11 1/2 by 14 inches. Detailed early county map showing landforms, early settlements and towns, rail and stage routes. Mitchell's maps from this series are some of the more attractive maps from this period, this map is enhanced with a decorative "garland" of flowers which provides a handsome border, making this an especially attractive map. Different editions of the identical map may have a slightly different decorative border to the one pictured. Hand colored lithograph. $125.
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A. J. Johnson, c.1864, Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas Fully colored, about 17 by 25 inches. Shows counties, landforms, cities, towns, stage and rails. Handsome map with decorative border. Different editions of the identical map may have a slightly different decorative border. The earlier editions may also include vignettes around the map. Hand colored lithograph. $125
A. J. Johnson, c.1864, Indiana and Ohio Fully colored, about 17 by 25 inches. Shows counties, landforms, cities, towns, stage and rails. Handsome map with decorative border. Different editions of the identical map may have a slightly different decorative border. The earlier editions may also include vignettes around the map. Hand colored lithograph. $125
Example of the 17 by 25 inch larger map
A. J. Johnson, c.1864, Iowa and Nebraska. Fully colored, was originally published in two different sizes depending on the edition it came in. (1) about 12 1/4 by 16 1/2 inches and (2) about 17 by 25 inches. We usually have both in stock. Detailed map of both the states of Iowa and Nebraska. Shows counties, landforms, cities, towns, stage and rails. Handsome map with decorative border. Different editions of the identical map may have a slightly different decorative border. The earlier editions may also include vignettes around the map. Hand colored lithograph. $125
Example of the 12 1/4 by 16 1/2 inch smaller map
A. J. Johnson, c.
1864,
Wisconsin and Michigan. Colored. About 17 by 23 inches. Detailed early county (each
differently colored) map showing landforms, early settlements and towns, rail and stage
routes. Includes a decorative border. Different editions of the
identical map may have a slightly different decorative border to the one
pictured. The earlier editions may also include vignettes around the
map. Hand colored lithograph. $125
A. J. Johnson, c. 1864, Missouri and Kansas. Fully colored, about 16 3/4 by 23 inches, Detailed county map of the states, showing landforms, cities, towns, stage and rails. Handsome map with a decorative border. Different editions of the identical map may have a slightly different decorative border to the one pictured. The earlier editions may also include vignettes around the map, as pictured. Hand colored lithograph. $115
A. J. Johnson, c.1869, Minnesota. Fully colored, about 23 by 17 inches. A detailed map showing countries, cities and towns. Also includes roads, rail lines and landforms. A handsome decorative and very collectable map by one of the pioneers in American map making. Different editions of the identical map may have a slightly different decorative border to the one pictured. $150 Seldom available, so we recommend that you place your name on the waiting list for this map.
Samuel Augustus Mitchell, Map of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana &
Kentucky c. 1875. Colored, about 10 1/2 by 8 inches. An attractive small state
map Ohio, Michigan, Indiana & Kentucky.
This map was originally from a school atlas from the period. This map includes names of rivers, rail lines, roads, mountains, cities and towns.
Different editions of the identical map may have a slightly different coloring
to the one pictured. Hand colored lithograph. $35
George Cram, c.1894, Wisconsin and Michigan, Printed color, about 12 by 18 1/2 inches. Detailed map showing both Michigan and Wisconsin, as well as many of the Great Lakes. Has good detail of towns, cities, rivers and mountains. Different editions of the identical map may have a slightly different coloring to the one pictured. Printed color. $45