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Kansas Railroad Map 1888 – Rand McNally Antique Lithograph
Kansas Railroad Map 1888 – Rand McNally Antique Lithograph

Kansas Railroad Map 1888 – Rand McNally Antique Lithograph

Located in Langweer, NL

Kansas Railroad Map 1888 – Rand McNally Antique Lithograph This antique 1888 map of Kansas by Rand, McNally & Co. offers a detailed view of the state during a period of rapid expans...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

Nebraska Railroad Map 1888 – Rand McNally Antique Lithograph
Nebraska Railroad Map 1888 – Rand McNally Antique Lithograph

Nebraska Railroad Map 1888 – Rand McNally Antique Lithograph

Located in Langweer, NL

The map clearly shows counties, towns, settlements, railroads, rivers, and geographical features across the state.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

Dakota Territory Railroad Map 1888 – Rand McNally Antique Lithograph
Dakota Territory Railroad Map 1888 – Rand McNally Antique Lithograph

Dakota Territory Railroad Map 1888 – Rand McNally Antique Lithograph

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Map of Dakota Territory – Rand McNally Railroad Map, 1888 This detailed 1888 map of Dakota by Rand, McNally & Co. captures the region in the final year before its division i...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

1899 Poole Brothers Antique Railroad Map of the Illinois Central Railroad
1899 Poole Brothers Antique Railroad Map of the Illinois Central Railroad

1899 Poole Brothers Antique Railroad Map of the Illinois Central Railroad

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is an 1899 railroad map of the Illinois Central and Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroads, published by the Poole Brothers.

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1890s American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

Canada Antique Railroad Map c.1888 – British America, Cities & Regions
Canada Antique Railroad Map c.1888 – British America, Cities & Regions

Canada Antique Railroad Map c.1888 – British America, Cities & Regions

Located in Langweer, NL

Hudson Bay dominates the center, surrounded by the immense northern territories, still sparsely mapped at the time. Railroads, prominently shown in the southern provinces, illustrate...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

Manitoba Antique Railroad Map c.1888 – Keystone Province Cities & Towns
Manitoba Antique Railroad Map c.1888 – Keystone Province Cities & Towns

Manitoba Antique Railroad Map c.1888 – Keystone Province Cities & Towns

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Map of Manitoba, Canada – Rand McNally, circa 1888 Description: This antique map of Manitoba was published by Rand, McNally & Co. around 1888. It offers a detailed look at t...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

New Hampshire Antique Railroad Map c.1888 – Granite State Counties & Cities
New Hampshire Antique Railroad Map c.1888 – Granite State Counties & Cities

New Hampshire Antique Railroad Map c.1888 – Granite State Counties & Cities

Located in Langweer, NL

This map is particularly significant for its careful representation of the state’s mountainous interior, making it a valuable historical document for collectors of New England cartog...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

Maine Antique Railroad Map c.1888 – Pine Tree State Counties & Settlements
Maine Antique Railroad Map c.1888 – Pine Tree State Counties & Settlements

Maine Antique Railroad Map c.1888 – Pine Tree State Counties & Settlements

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Map of Maine – Rand McNally, circa 1888 This antique map of Maine was published by Rand, McNally & Co. around 1888.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

Quebec Antique Railroad Map c.1888 – La Belle Province, Cities & Towns
Quebec Antique Railroad Map c.1888 – La Belle Province, Cities & Towns

Quebec Antique Railroad Map c.1888 – La Belle Province, Cities & Towns

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Map of Quebec, Canada – Rand McNally, circa 1888 This antique map of Quebec was published by Rand, McNally & Co. around 1888.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

North America Antique Railroad Map c.1888 – U.S., Canada & Mexico
North America Antique Railroad Map c.1888 – U.S., Canada & Mexico

North America Antique Railroad Map c.1888 – U.S., Canada & Mexico

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Map of North America – Rand McNally, circa 1888 This antique map of North America, published by Rand, McNally & Co. circa 1888, offers a comprehensive view of the continent ...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

Mexico Antique Railroad Map c.1888 – Cities, States & Land of the Aztecs
Mexico Antique Railroad Map c.1888 – Cities, States & Land of the Aztecs

Mexico Antique Railroad Map c.1888 – Cities, States & Land of the Aztecs

Located in Langweer, NL

Framing tips: A dark oak or walnut frame with a neutral cream or ivory mat provides an elegant display for this map. For a stronger visual statement, a double mat in ivory with a thi...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

Antique Northwest Texas Map – Panhandle Railroads & Counties, Rand McNally, 1888
Antique Northwest Texas Map – Panhandle Railroads & Counties, Rand McNally, 1888

Antique Northwest Texas Map – Panhandle Railroads & Counties, Rand McNally, 1888

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Antique Northwest Texas Map – Panhandle Railroads & Counties, Rand McNally Description: This original antique atlas map depicts Northwest Texas and the Panhandle, showing...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

Antique Pennsylvania Map Wall Art – Railroads, Mountains & Cities, Rand McNally
Antique Pennsylvania Map Wall Art – Railroads, Mountains & Cities, Rand McNally

Antique Pennsylvania Map Wall Art – Railroads, Mountains & Cities, Rand McNally

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Antique Pennsylvania Map Wall Art – Railroads, Mountains & Cities, Rand McNally Description: This original antique atlas map depicts the state of Pennsylvania in exceptio...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

ntique Connecticut Map Wall Art – Railroads, Towns & Long Island Sound, ca.1888
ntique Connecticut Map Wall Art – Railroads, Towns & Long Island Sound, ca.1888

ntique Connecticut Map Wall Art – Railroads, Towns & Long Island Sound, ca.1888

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Connecticut Map Wall Art – Railroads, Towns & Long Island Sound, Rand McNally Description: This original antique atlas map depicts the state of Connecticut in detailed a...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

Antique Vermont Map Wall Art – Railroads, Mountains & Towns, Rand McNally, 1888
Antique Vermont Map Wall Art – Railroads, Mountains & Towns, Rand McNally, 1888

Antique Vermont Map Wall Art – Railroads, Mountains & Towns, Rand McNally, 1888

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Antique Vermont Map Wall Art – Railroads, Mountains & Towns, Rand McNally Description: This original antique atlas map presents the state of Vermont in fine late-19th-cen...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

Texas Antique Map 1888 – Railroads, Counties & Frontier Settlements
Texas Antique Map 1888 – Railroads, Counties & Frontier Settlements

Texas Antique Map 1888 – Railroads, Counties & Frontier Settlements

Located in Langweer, NL

Texas Railroad Map 1888 – Rand McNally Antique Lithograph This antique 1888 map of Texas, published by Rand, McNally & Co., provides a detailed overview of the state during a critic...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

Antique Chicago Map Wall Art – Railroads, Lake Michigan & City Grid, ca.1888
Antique Chicago Map Wall Art – Railroads, Lake Michigan & City Grid, ca.1888

Antique Chicago Map Wall Art – Railroads, Lake Michigan & City Grid, ca.1888

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Chicago Map Wall Art – Railroads, Lake Michigan & City Grid, Rand McNally This original antique atlas map presents Chicago in remarkable urban detail, showing the city’s...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of Russia 'in Europe' by W. & A.K. Johnston, circa 1850
Antique Map of Russia 'in Europe' by W. & A.K. Johnston, circa 1850

Antique Map of Russia 'in Europe' by W. & A.K. Johnston, circa 1850

By W. & A.K. Johnston

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: antique map Russia, W. & A.K. Johnston, 19th-century European maps, decorative border map, Russian railroads map, Sub-oceanic Telegraph lines, Russia in Europe, mid-19th-ce...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

Antique Kansas City Map Wall Art – Missouri–Kansas Border, Rand McNally, ca.1888
Antique Kansas City Map Wall Art – Missouri–Kansas Border, Rand McNally, ca.1888

Antique Kansas City Map Wall Art – Missouri–Kansas Border, Rand McNally, ca.1888

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Antique Kansas City Map Wall Art – Missouri–Kansas Border, Rand McNally Description: This original antique atlas map shows Kansas City in fine urban detail, depicting the str...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

Antique Minnesota Map Wall Art by Rand McNally, Color Lithograph, 1888
Antique Minnesota Map Wall Art by Rand McNally, Color Lithograph, 1888

Antique Minnesota Map Wall Art by Rand McNally, Color Lithograph, 1888

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Antique Minnesota Map Wall Art – Railroads, Lakes & Cities, Rand McNally Description: This original antique atlas map depicts the state of Minnesota in rich geographic de...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

Antique Rhode Island Map Wall Art – Providence & Newport, Rand McNally, ca.1888
Antique Rhode Island Map Wall Art – Providence & Newport, Rand McNally, ca.1888

Antique Rhode Island Map Wall Art – Providence & Newport, Rand McNally, ca.1888

Located in Langweer, NL

Technique: Color lithograph Maker: Rand, McNally & Co., United States, late 19th century Keywords: antique rhode island map, rhode island wall art, providence map, newport map, ...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

1868 "Lloyd's Topographical Railway Map of North America..." Hanging Wall Map
1868 "Lloyd's Topographical Railway Map of North America..." Hanging Wall Map

1868 "Lloyd's Topographical Railway Map of North America..." Hanging Wall Map

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Lloyd created this map as both a topographical railroad map and a prophetic look into the future, an idealized hope for what America will look like in the year 1900.

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1860s American Late Victorian Antique Railroad Maps

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Linen, Paper

Georgia 1888 Antique Map – Railroads, Settlements & Frontier Counties
Georgia 1888 Antique Map – Railroads, Settlements & Frontier Counties

Georgia 1888 Antique Map – Railroads, Settlements & Frontier Counties

Located in Langweer, NL

Railroads, drawn in red and blue, dominate the map and highlight Georgia’s role as a transportation hub of the South.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

Washington Map 1888 – Antique Railroads, Indian Reservations & Counties
Washington Map 1888 – Antique Railroads, Indian Reservations & Counties

Washington Map 1888 – Antique Railroads, Indian Reservations & Counties

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Map of Washington – Railroads, Counties & Indian Reservations, 1888 This original engraved map shows the Territory of Washington in 1888, a historically important moment jus...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

Antique Map 1888 – Southern Texas Railroads, Counties & Settlements
Antique Map 1888 – Southern Texas Railroads, Counties & Settlements

Antique Map 1888 – Southern Texas Railroads, Counties & Settlements

Located in Langweer, NL

Covering the area from Galveston Bay and the Brazos River down to the Rio Grande, the map emphasizes the crucial role of ports, rivers, and railroads in connecting Texas to both the ...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

Detailed Antique Map of Illinois – Railroads, Cities & Counties, 1888
Detailed Antique Map of Illinois – Railroads, Cities & Counties, 1888

Detailed Antique Map of Illinois – Railroads, Cities & Counties, 1888

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Map of Illinois – Railroads, Cities & Counties, 1888 This finely detailed antique map shows the state of Illinois in the late 19th century, engraved and published in 1888 by...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

Louisiana Antique Map 1888 – The Pelican State, Railroads & Counties
Louisiana Antique Map 1888 – The Pelican State, Railroads & Counties

Louisiana Antique Map 1888 – The Pelican State, Railroads & Counties

Located in Langweer, NL

The map captures Louisiana during a period of recovery and modernization after the Civil War, when agriculture, commerce along the Mississippi River, and expanding railroads defined ...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

Florida 1888 Antique Map – Railroads, Settlements & Gulf Coast Detail
Florida 1888 Antique Map – Railroads, Settlements & Gulf Coast Detail

Florida 1888 Antique Map – Railroads, Settlements & Gulf Coast Detail

Located in Langweer, NL

The map highlights the counties, towns, railroads, and natural features that defined Florida during this important period.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

1888 Colorado Map – The Centennial State’s Railroads, Mines & Counties
1888 Colorado Map – The Centennial State’s Railroads, Mines & Counties

1888 Colorado Map – The Centennial State’s Railroads, Mines & Counties

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Map of Colorado – Railroads, Mining Towns & Counties, 1888 This antique engraved map depicts the state of Colorado in 1888, published by Rand, McNally & Co. in Chicago for t...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

Pennsylvania 1888 Antique Map – The Keystone State, Southeastern Railroads
Pennsylvania 1888 Antique Map – The Keystone State, Southeastern Railroads

Pennsylvania 1888 Antique Map – The Keystone State, Southeastern Railroads

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Map of Southeastern Pennsylvania – Rand McNally, circa 1888 This antique map of southeastern Pennsylvania was published by Rand, McNally & Co. around 1888, taken from one of...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

Western Texas Antique Map 1888 – Railroads, Counties & Frontier Towns
Western Texas Antique Map 1888 – Railroads, Counties & Frontier Towns

Western Texas Antique Map 1888 – Railroads, Counties & Frontier Towns

Located in Langweer, NL

Western Texas Map 1888 – Rand McNally Antique Lithograph This antique 1888 map of Western Texas, published by Rand, McNally & Co., depicts the vast frontier counties of the region a...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

Antique Ohio Map c.1888 – Buckeye State Railroads, Towns & Settlements
Antique Ohio Map c.1888 – Buckeye State Railroads, Towns & Settlements

Antique Ohio Map c.1888 – Buckeye State Railroads, Towns & Settlements

Located in Langweer, NL

Collectors of American maps, railroad history, or Ohio memorabilia will find this piece a valuable and decorative addition to their collection.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

Rare 1888 Map of Arizona – Railroads, Mines & Early Frontier Settlements
Rare 1888 Map of Arizona – Railroads, Mines & Early Frontier Settlements

Rare 1888 Map of Arizona – Railroads, Mines & Early Frontier Settlements

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Map of Arizona – Railroads, Mining Districts & Settlements, 1888 This antique engraved map presents the Territory of Arizona as it appeared in 1888, a period when the region...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

Alabama Antique Map 1888 – The Heart of Dixie, Railroads & Towns
Alabama Antique Map 1888 – The Heart of Dixie, Railroads & Towns

Alabama Antique Map 1888 – The Heart of Dixie, Railroads & Towns

Located in Langweer, NL

The map shows counties, towns, railroads, and rivers, illustrating Alabama at a time when railroads were reshaping its economy and connecting the state to broader national trade netw...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

1888 Antique Map of Oregon – Railroads, Counties & Native Indian Reservations
1888 Antique Map of Oregon – Railroads, Counties & Native Indian Reservations

1888 Antique Map of Oregon – Railroads, Counties & Native Indian Reservations

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Map of Oregon – Railroads, Indian Reservations & Counties, 1888 This antique engraved map presents the state of Oregon in 1888, a time when the Pacific Northwest was rapidly...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

1888 New Mexico Map – Railroads, Counties & The Land of Enchantment
1888 New Mexico Map – Railroads, Counties & The Land of Enchantment

1888 New Mexico Map – Railroads, Counties & The Land of Enchantment

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Map of New Mexico – Railroads, Counties & Frontier Settlements, 1888 This antique engraved map depicts the Territory of New Mexico in 1888, engraved and published by Rand, M...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

1888 Idaho Map – The Gem State’s Railroads, Mining Camps & Counties
1888 Idaho Map – The Gem State’s Railroads, Mining Camps & Counties

1888 Idaho Map – The Gem State’s Railroads, Mining Camps & Counties

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Map of Idaho – Railroads, Mining Camps & Counties, 1888 This antique engraved map depicts the Territory of Idaho in 1888, engraved and published by Rand, McNally & Co. in Ch...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

Antique Virginia Map c.1888 – Railroads, Towns & The Old Dominion
Antique Virginia Map c.1888 – Railroads, Towns & The Old Dominion

Antique Virginia Map c.1888 – Railroads, Towns & The Old Dominion

Located in Langweer, NL

The Shenandoah Valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains are carefully engraved, emphasizing the state’s rugged interior topography. Railroads, a defining feature of Rand McNally’s maps, ...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

Ontario Antique Map c.1888 – Western Counties, Heartland Province Railroads
Ontario Antique Map c.1888 – Western Counties, Heartland Province Railroads

Ontario Antique Map c.1888 – Western Counties, Heartland Province Railroads

Located in Langweer, NL

Labeled “Ontario No. 1,” it presents the western portion of the province, centered on Lake Huron, Georgian Bay, and Lake Erie, with towns, counties, and railroads shown in fine detai...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

Eastern Ontario Antique Map c.1888 – The Heartland Province, Railroads
Eastern Ontario Antique Map c.1888 – The Heartland Province, Railroads

Eastern Ontario Antique Map c.1888 – The Heartland Province, Railroads

Located in Langweer, NL

Labeled “Ontario No. 2,” it presents the eastern portion of the province with its cities, towns, rivers, and expanding railroad network during the late 19th century. The map spans f...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

United States Antique Map c.1888 – Railroads, Territories & State Stats
United States Antique Map c.1888 – Railroads, Territories & State Stats

United States Antique Map c.1888 – Railroads, Territories & State Stats

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Map of the United States – Rand McNally, circa 1888 This antique map of the United States was published by Rand, McNally & Co. around 1888.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of Indiana – The Hoosier State with Railroads & Counties, 1888
Antique Map of Indiana – The Hoosier State with Railroads & Counties, 1888

Antique Map of Indiana – The Hoosier State with Railroads & Counties, 1888

Located in Langweer, NL

The map highlights Indiana’s extensive railroad system, engraved in red and blue, with Indianapolis standing at the heart of a radiating network.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of Southern Ohio – The Buckeye State - Railroads & Townships, 1888
Antique Map of Southern Ohio – The Buckeye State - Railroads & Townships, 1888

Antique Map of Southern Ohio – The Buckeye State - Railroads & Townships, 1888

Located in Langweer, NL

The map covers the counties, townships, towns, rivers, and the dense railroad network that shaped the region’s economic growth.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of Iowa – The Hawkeye State with Railroads & Townships, 1888
Antique Map of Iowa – The Hawkeye State with Railroads & Townships, 1888

Antique Map of Iowa – The Hawkeye State with Railroads & Townships, 1888

Located in Langweer, NL

The map carefully outlines Iowa’s counties and subdivisions, with railroads prominently engraved in red and blue.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

South Carolina Antique Map c.1888 – The Palmetto State, Railroads & Counties
South Carolina Antique Map c.1888 – The Palmetto State, Railroads & Counties

South Carolina Antique Map c.1888 – The Palmetto State, Railroads & Counties

Located in Langweer, NL

Part of their celebrated late 19th-century atlas series, the map offers a detailed view of the state at a time of economic recovery and railroad expansion in the post-Civil War era.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

Massachusetts Antique Map c.1888 – The Bay State, Railroads & Boston Inset
Massachusetts Antique Map c.1888 – The Bay State, Railroads & Boston Inset

Massachusetts Antique Map c.1888 – The Bay State, Railroads & Boston Inset

Located in Langweer, NL

It offers a detailed late 19th-century view of the Commonwealth, including its counties, towns, railroads, and major transportation networks. The map covers the entire state, with C...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

1859 "Map of the United States of America..." by J. H. Colton
1859 "Map of the United States of America..." by J. H. Colton

1859 "Map of the United States of America..." by J. H. Colton

By J.H. Colton

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

By the 1850's, their output expanded to include original maps, guidebooks, atlases, and railroad maps. Joseph was succeeded by his sons, George Woolworth (1827-1901) and Charles B.

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1850s American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

New Jersey Antique Map – The Garden State, Railroads & Counties,  c.1888
New Jersey Antique Map – The Garden State, Railroads & Counties,  c.1888

New Jersey Antique Map – The Garden State, Railroads & Counties, c.1888

Located in Langweer, NL

Railroads dominate the map, marked in red and blue, underscoring the state’s role as a transportation corridor between major metropolitan centers.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of Michigan – The Wolverine State with Railroads & Counties, 1888
Antique Map of Michigan – The Wolverine State with Railroads & Counties, 1888

Antique Map of Michigan – The Wolverine State with Railroads & Counties, 1888

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Map of Michigan – The Wolverine State with Railroads & Counties, 1888 This antique engraved map of Michigan, published in 1888 by Rand, McNally & Co. in Chicago for their Im...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

Map of United States Central Sheet 1903 – Railroads, States, and Topography
Map of United States Central Sheet 1903 – Railroads, States, and Topography

Map of United States Central Sheet 1903 – Railroads, States, and Topography

Located in Langweer, NL

Map of United States Central Sheet 1903 – Railroads, States, and Topography This is a finely engraved and beautifully colored map titled "United States of North America (Central She...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

Map of Western United States 1903 – Railroads, State Borders, and Terrain
Map of Western United States 1903 – Railroads, State Borders, and Terrain

Map of Western United States 1903 – Railroads, State Borders, and Terrain

Located in Langweer, NL

Map of Western United States 1903 – Railroads, State Borders, and Terrain This beautifully engraved map titled "United States of North America (Western Sheet)" was created by Keith ...

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Early 20th Century Antique Railroad Maps

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Paper

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Antique Railroad Maps For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique railroad maps is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique railroad maps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper. Antique railroad maps have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century.

Finding the Right Collectibles-curiosities for You

Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior. 

Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world. 

And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.

The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.

Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.  

Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.

Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.

Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Railroad Maps
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify antique railroad lanterns, first see if you can locate a maker's mark on the bottom. Using trusted online resources, you can determine who produced your lantern based on these markings, and then you can research the company to find out when it was in business and making lanterns similar to yours. To be considered an antique, a railroad lantern must be at least 100 years old. If you can't find a maker's marking, it's generally necessary to use the characteristics of a lantern to date it. Because this can be difficult without experience and training, you may wish to seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer when identifying unmarked railroad lanterns. Explore a selection of lanterns on 1stDibs.

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