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Alabama Antique Map 1888 – The Heart of Dixie, Railroads & Towns
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Alabama Map 1888 – Rand McNally Antique Lithograph
This antique 1888 map of Alabama, published by Rand, McNally & Co., provides a highly detailed view of the state during a period of industrial expansion and agricultural reliance. 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 networks.
Counties are neatly engraved with county seats marked, from the fertile Black Belt counties of Dallas, Perry, and Marengo to the northern regions around Madison, Limestone, and Lauderdale. Major cities such as Montgomery, Birmingham, Mobile, and Huntsville are prominently shown, along with countless smaller towns and settlements that had developed along railway lines and rivers.
Railroads, printed in red and blue, dominate the map, highlighting the state’s growing transportation infrastructure. Lines such as the Louisville & Nashville Railroad, the Alabama Great Southern, and the East Tennessee, Virginia & Georgia Railroad are all represented. These connections underscored Birmingham’s rapid rise as an industrial center based on coal, iron, and steel, while Mobile continued to function as a vital Gulf Coast port for cotton and lumber exports.
The state’s natural features are also carefully marked, with rivers including the Alabama, Tombigbee, and Tennessee playing central roles in both transportation and agriculture. The Gulf of Mexico coastline with Mobile Bay is clearly delineated, showing the port city’s crucial place in international trade.
This map is an excellent example of Rand, McNally’s cartographic precision, designed both for practical reference and as a historical record. It illustrates Alabama in the post-Reconstruction era, as it transitioned into a more industrialized economy while still deeply tied to agriculture.
For collectors, genealogists, and historians of the American South, this 1888 Alabama map offers a valuable snapshot of the state’s infrastructure and settlement during an important moment of transformation.
Condition: Very good, with light age toning and mild foxing, mostly in margins. Center fold as issued. Paper strong with plate mark visible; no tears or major damage.
Framing tips: A dark wood or black frame with a cream mat will highlight the density of the railroad network. For added emphasis, a secondary mat in red can draw attention to the railway routes.
Technique: Lithograph with printed detail
Maker: Rand, McNally & Co., Chicago, 1888
Special note: Maps of Southern states like Alabama from the late 19th century are especially appealing to collectors, as they capture both the agricultural Black Belt and the emergence of new industrial centers such as Birmingham. They also highlight the role of railroads in reshaping the post-Reconstruction South.
- Dimensions:Height: 20.67 in (52.5 cm)Width: 14.18 in (36 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1888
- Condition:Condition: Very good, with light age toning and mild foxing, mostly in margins. Center fold as issued. Paper strong with plate mark visible; no tears or major damage.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-12794-431stDibs: LU3054346391332
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