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Mississippi Antique Map 1888 – The Magnolia State, Railroads & Counties
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Mississippi Map 1888 – Rand McNally Antique Lithograph
This antique 1888 map of Mississippi, published by Rand, McNally & Co., provides a highly detailed representation of the state during the post-Reconstruction era. It captures Mississippi at a time when agriculture, particularly cotton cultivation, still dominated the economy, while the expansion of railroads was steadily reshaping settlement and commerce.
All counties are clearly engraved, with county seats and numerous smaller towns labeled. Major cities such as Jackson, Vicksburg, Meridian, and Natchez stand out, while smaller settlements and railroad depots fill the map with fine detail. The counties along the Mississippi River, including Washington, Bolivar, and Issaquena, represent the fertile heart of the Delta, where cotton plantations and river commerce were central to the state’s identity.
Railroads, printed in red and blue, crisscross the state and are a major focus of this map. Lines such as the Illinois Central, Mobile & Ohio, and New Orleans, St. Louis & Chicago are clearly shown, linking Mississippi’s interior with Memphis, New Orleans, and the broader national network. These routes illustrate how railroads transformed Mississippi’s economy, reducing dependence on river transport while encouraging the growth of inland towns.
The Mississippi River is depicted with great care along the state’s western border, emphasizing its importance as both a natural boundary and a vital trade artery. Other key rivers, including the Yazoo, Pearl, and Tombigbee, are marked, reflecting their continued role in regional commerce and settlement.
Rand, McNally’s precise cartographic style is evident in the density of engraved place names and routes. This map is an invaluable historical record of Mississippi in the late 19th century, combining the legacy of plantation agriculture with the modernizing forces of railroads and urban development.
For collectors of Southern history, railroadiana, and cartography, this 1888 edition is particularly significant, offering a rare glimpse into the post-Reconstruction South and the changes shaping Mississippi on the eve of the 20th century.
Condition: Very good, with mild toning and light foxing, especially along the central fold. Paper remains strong with a plate mark visible. No tears or major defects.
Framing tips: A dark wood or black frame with a cream or light tan mat will highlight the fine engraving. A secondary red mat could be added to emphasize the railroads.
Technique: Lithograph with printed detail
Maker: Rand, McNally & Co., Chicago, 1888
Special note: Maps of Mississippi from the late 19th century are highly collectible, as they illustrate the state’s reliance on cotton agriculture alongside the rapid growth of railroads. They provide a valuable record of the post-Civil War South, where traditional economies and modern infrastructure coexisted in transition.
- 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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- Date of Manufacture:1888
- Condition:Condition: Very good, with mild toning and light foxing, especially along the central fold. Paper remains strong with a plate mark visible. No tears or major defects.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-12794-421stDibs: LU3054346391352
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