Railroad Map - Pacific Railways - Colton 1887 - Vintage Wall Art

Railroad Map - Pacific Railways - Colton 1887 - Vintage Wall Art

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Product Number: USWE0006-2

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    Old Railroad Map - Pacific Railways - Colton 1887 - This is an exquisite full-color Reproduction printed on high-quality gloss paper, art paper or canvas.
    The following towns are featured: the Western United States, illustrating the railroads in operation and under construction west of the Mississippi River. The key at the lower left identifies the Central Pacific and it Branches, the Union Pacific and its Branches, the Central Branch of the Union Pacific, the Sioux City and Pacific, the Southern Pacific and its Branches and the maps funded by U.S. Bonds. This map of the Transmississippi West was published by the Colton firm in 1887 to accompany a massive report issued that year by the United States Pacific Railway Commission. The commission was created by an act of Congress that authorized President Grover Cleveland to appoint three commissioners to investigate the affairs of those Pacific railroads that had received federal aid. After many years, the amount and timing of the repayment to the government of the principal and interest of U.S. Pacific Railroad Bonds had generated much controversy. The scope of the investigat
    SKU: USWE0006
    Original Maps are often difficult to find and usually have fold lines, identifying stamps or markings, tears, ragged edges, and assorted other natural signs of age that detract from their beauty. All of our maps have been professionally restored to depict their original beauty, while keeping all historical data intact.
    These maps are fabulous pieces of history full of information useful to Historians, Genealogists, Cartographers, Relic Hunters, & Others. They make fascinating conversation pieces and splendid works of art for the home or office.
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    • WHAT IS A RAILROAD SYSTEM? - Railroad systems were the original means of transporting both goods and people across the US, and many other countries across the globe. Railroads were built beginning in the 1800's and grew rapidly. They span coast to coast and are still heavily used today in many countries.
    • ARE YOU A RAILROAD ENTHUSIAST? - If so, then add to your collection with prints of the original mappings of the railroad systems. Compare it against what is present today and see how much or how little it has changed since it's inceptions likely more than 100 years ago.
    • ONLY ACCEPT THE BEST PRINT QUALITY FOR YOUR REPRODUCTIONS - There are many printers and print types available on the market, when purchasing a reproduction there is no finer quality reproduction than a reproduction using the Giclee Printing method. Giclee describes the technique or style of printing used, and it is revered as the highest quality printing because of the way it precisely sprays ink onto a surface. Trust nothing less than the best!
    • GUARANTEED TO GET EXACTLY WHAT YOU ORDERED - All of our maps come rolled, wrapped, and shipped in a heavy gauge mailing tube to ensure it arrives intact.
    • WHY CHOOSE MAPS OF THE PAST? - Maps of the Past is one of the single largest producers of different types of maps. They legally own the rights to the maps they sell, and provide them to you in clean, clear, and vibrant print. If you are looking for a high quality map print, then look no further than Maps of the Past!
  • Print Quality Details

    Giclée Printing Process
    “A giclée (zhee-clay) reproduction is the closest duplication of an original artwork that is humanly or technically achievable. We have used the giclee printing process on both the Ultrasmooth Fine Art Paper and the Cotton Canvas options to create truly magnificent map prints, the quality of which is recognized by museums and galleries around the world. Read more about     Giclee Prints here.

    Glossy Satin Photo
    This is a very high quality, photo-grade, 8 mil thick paper. It is considered a "matte" finish, however it does have a slight sheen to it. It is a very nice paper and produces extremely attractive maps.

    Matte Art
    This archival fine-art media has the look and feel of old-world handmade paper and is great for producing sharp, accurate reproductions. The Giclee process, combined with a 8 mil thick paper, creates magnificent historical maps guaranteed not to fade, yellow, or crack for more than 100 years. The quality of these matte-finish maps is recognized by museums and galleries around the world.

Old Railroad Map - Pacific Railways - Colton 1887 - This is an exquisite full-color Reproduction printed on high-quality gloss paper, art paper or canvas.
The following towns are featured: the Western United States, illustrating the railroads in operation and under construction west of the Mississippi River. The key at the lower left identifies the Central Pacific and it Branches, the Union Pacific and its Branches, the Central Branch of the Union Pacific, the Sioux City and Pacific, the Southern Pacific and its Branches and the maps funded by U.S. Bonds. This map of the Transmississippi West was published by the Colton firm in 1887 to accompany a massive report issued that year by the United States Pacific Railway Commission. The commission was created by an act of Congress that authorized President Grover Cleveland to appoint three commissioners to investigate the affairs of those Pacific railroads that had received federal aid. After many years, the amount and timing of the repayment to the government of the principal and interest of U.S. Pacific Railroad Bonds had generated much controversy. The scope of the investigat
SKU: USWE0006
Original Maps are often difficult to find and usually have fold lines, identifying stamps or markings, tears, ragged edges, and assorted other natural signs of age that detract from their beauty. All of our maps have been professionally restored to depict their original beauty, while keeping all historical data intact.
These maps are fabulous pieces of history full of information useful to Historians, Genealogists, Cartographers, Relic Hunters, & Others. They make fascinating conversation pieces and splendid works of art for the home or office.
  • WHAT IS A RAILROAD SYSTEM? - Railroad systems were the original means of transporting both goods and people across the US, and many other countries across the globe. Railroads were built beginning in the 1800's and grew rapidly. They span coast to coast and are still heavily used today in many countries.
  • ARE YOU A RAILROAD ENTHUSIAST? - If so, then add to your collection with prints of the original mappings of the railroad systems. Compare it against what is present today and see how much or how little it has changed since it's inceptions likely more than 100 years ago.
  • ONLY ACCEPT THE BEST PRINT QUALITY FOR YOUR REPRODUCTIONS - There are many printers and print types available on the market, when purchasing a reproduction there is no finer quality reproduction than a reproduction using the Giclee Printing method. Giclee describes the technique or style of printing used, and it is revered as the highest quality printing because of the way it precisely sprays ink onto a surface. Trust nothing less than the best!
  • GUARANTEED TO GET EXACTLY WHAT YOU ORDERED - All of our maps come rolled, wrapped, and shipped in a heavy gauge mailing tube to ensure it arrives intact.
  • WHY CHOOSE MAPS OF THE PAST? - Maps of the Past is one of the single largest producers of different types of maps. They legally own the rights to the maps they sell, and provide them to you in clean, clear, and vibrant print. If you are looking for a high quality map print, then look no further than Maps of the Past!

Giclée Printing Process
“A giclée (zhee-clay) reproduction is the closest duplication of an original artwork that is humanly or technically achievable. We have used the giclee printing process on both the Ultrasmooth Fine Art Paper and the Cotton Canvas options to create truly magnificent map prints, the quality of which is recognized by museums and galleries around the world. Read more about Giclee Prints here.

Glossy Satin Photo
This is a very high quality, photo-grade, 8 mil thick paper. It is considered a "matte" finish, however it does have a slight sheen to it. It is a very nice paper and produces extremely attractive maps.

Matte Art
This archival fine-art media has the look and feel of old-world handmade paper and is great for producing sharp, accurate reproductions. The Giclee process, combined with a 8 mil thick paper, creates magnificent historical maps guaranteed not to fade, yellow, or crack for more than 100 years. The quality of these matte-finish maps is recognized by museums and galleries around the world.