1856 MaineBy: Joseph H. Colton Date of Original: 1856 (published) New York Original Size: 14 x 17 inches (35. 5 x 43. 2 cm) This is a fine print reproduction of a map of Maine, published by Joseph H. Colton out of New York in 1856. The map is color coded by county with townships also identified and shows railroads, wagon roads, rivers, canals, ports, large towns and small villages of the mid 19th century. Inventory #NA107

Polar projections can be found at the lower corners and a cartouche with text regarding the history of America graces the top left portion of the map

The artist’s love and care for the locale is well-apparent with the humor he puts into every nook and cranny

As stated in the title

Routes of explorers and military commanders such a Fremont

of the Pilgrims

Original Size: 20 x 14 inches

The topography is represented in hachure

ranging from large quantities of everyday table wine

each more beautiful than the next

Some of these ethnic groups include Jewish

Carel Allard’s work is relatively scarce

– Edmund Halley