Louis The surge of industrial activity near the end of the 19th century coupled with the arrival of homesteaders created a demand for transportation more efficient than stage coaches and freight wagons. John Montressor, a British engineer known to students of historical cartography as a mapmaker. Map showing the West Virginia Midland Railway and its connections. Full PATH service resumed November 23, 2003. This very large railroad map is a striking production, with vibrant full color by time zone and “Chicago & Alton R. Contributor: Rand McNally and Company Date: 1883-01-01 Contains 623 maps chosen from more than 3,000 railroad maps and about 2,000 regional, state, and county maps, and other maps which show "internal improvements" of the past century. 1861 Richmond. Louis, Missouri with Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the other connecting Albuquerque, New Mexico with Needles in Southern California. 56 inches 58. Apr 28, 2023 · Media in category "1883 railroad maps of the United States". Map of the Central Portion of the United States Showing the Lines of the Proposed Pacific Railroads, Library of Congress. The First Track Laid. Map showing the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fé Railroad system, with its connections. This beautiful historic map reprint of the United States features relief by hachures, drainage, cities and towns, and the railroad network with emphasis on the main line. DATE-1883, NOT ON MAP. These engineering drawings consist primarily of maps and structure drawings, although other subjects such as bridges, grade crossings Sep 28, 2018 · 1883 maps of the United States. Railroads. 1863 Sweet. 1856 Geil, Shows townships, rural buildings, householder names. Resolution: scale [ca. " [Texas & Pacific]. Today the state has twenty-three. It shows railroads, counties, cities and towns and inland waters. The American railroad mania began with the founding of the first passenger and freight line in the country Title Chicago, Burlington & Quincy R. Scenic illustrations border the map. 1:633,500] Oct 16, 2022 · Furthermore, the association stated, on Sunday, Nov. By 1880, all the states, and territories which Description. 5 percent to 28 million carloads. Original. Browse maps, pictures and histories of abandoned railroad lines of the West Virginia & Pittsburg Railroad. Dec 7, 2021 · Map of the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe 'Texas Midland Route' 1880 UTA. Published by the Union Pacific Railroad, circa 1857. It is said to have carried the first letter to the Pony Express on April 3, 1860. Colton & Co. In the late 1880s and early 1890s, sixteen (16) cities and towns began construction of horse-drawn "Street Railways" that quickly evolved into electric systems. Oct 11, 2023 · As the 1850s dawned railroads exploded as rapid building and expansion of rail lines was feverishly underway. There's an inset map showing the western end of the state. The Northern Pacific Railway ( reporting mark NP) was a transcontinental railroad that operated across the northern tier of the western United States, from Minnesota to the Pacific Northwest. The name was changed back to Norfolk Southern Railroad in 1900. Map of West Virginia showing relief by hachures, drainage, cities and towns, and the railroad network with emphasis on the main line. Map Group Information Full Atlas Title: Texas 1883 Railroad Map Country/Location: Continent/Location: Texas Publish Date: 1883 Publisher: Rand, McNally and Co. 1864 Lloyd (Southern Saratoga County) 1866 Beers, Atlas (pdf) of the towns of Saratoga County. It was approved by Congress in 1864 and given nearly 40 million acres (62,000 sq mi; 160,000 km 2) of land grants Description: A map of Wakulla County showing county lines, the county seat (Crawfordville), and railroads connecting the major cities current to 1883. Emphasizes main lines. Paul, and concerned almost uniformly with that city's assets, excepting a small section focussing on tourism in the Yellowstone. Publisher. The line connected the second and third largest cities in Missouri prior to the Civil War. In 1881, the International Cotton Exposition was held in Atlanta. Burlington Route map showing the rail lines of the Burlington Railroad from Iowa and Missouri, through Nebraska and into Kansas, South Dakota, Colorado, Wyoming and Montana. gov Map of A map of Nassau County showing county lines, the county seat (Fernandina Beach), and railroads connecting the major cities current to 1883. Incorporated February 12, 1849, as the Aurora Branch Railroad. 1⁄2 in ( 1,435 mm) standard gauge. time zones during between April 2, 2006, and March 11, 2007. Nov 18, 2016 · They collectively launched this new time-keeping system on November 18, 1883 at high noon. lith. Contributor: Downin, S. 284} will be of interest. Date: 1873. For maps of the routes and land holdings of the Lehigh and New England Railroad, the series Engineering Drawings, [ca. Map of the Houston and Texas Central Railway 1880 UTA. S. Map of the midwestern states showing drainage, cities and towns, townships, counties, and railroad network including proposed lines. This series consists of over 900 railroad-related maps either created by or filed with the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT). 1883 MASSACHUSETTS Map ORIGINAL CONNECTICUT RHODE ISLAND Railroads Boston | eBay Mar 26, 2018 · The Northern Pacific Railway (reporting mark NP) was a transcontinental railroad that operated across the northern tier of the western United States from Minnesota to the Pacific Coast. Nine inset maps in the lower right quadrant include a map of Atlantic coast states engraved on an enlarged scale, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, St. Transcontinental Railroads of the United States and Canada. One of the earliest maps of the United States to show the Standard Time Zones introduced on November 18, 1883. The completed map was published in September 1883 and in the opinion of the Spirit of Jefferson’s editor was “one of the handsomest maps we have ever seen. Southern Pacific Railroad Annual Report, 1894, Western and US railroad maps. railroad that owned or operated two disjointed segments, one connecting St. Originally published in 1883 by the Rand McNally Company. This particular map shows Orange County extending eastward to the Atlantic Ocean and includes Titusville (currently Brevard County). This detailed map of the continental United States indicating drainage, relief by hachures, international and state boundaries, cities & towns, forts, roads, and the railroad network. Relief shown by hachures. The “World’s Fair” detailed the many efforts that had been made in rebuilding the city since wartime, and exposed the advancements in agriculture made during the Description: A map of Madison County showing county lines, the county seat (Madison), and railroads connecting the major cities current to 1883. 1 The resulting time differences between adjacent towns and cities were not critical when it took days to travel from place to place. It’s a collection of more than 4,000 railroad maps held by the State Archives. It was approved by Congress in 1864 and given nearly 40 million acres (160,000 km2) of land grants, which it used to raise money in Europe for construction. " Includes tables showing "Railroad construction in the United States" and "Railroad towns in Texas having a 1997–99: Conrail assets sold to Norfolk Southern Railway and CSX Transportation. 1 map : 30 x 23 cm. Untitled map showing part of the area along the Big Horn River and Big Horn Canal in Montana. Flatwoods to Sutton, WV. 18, 1883, every railroad clock across the country would be set to the new time standard. By 1856 Illinois was home to ten railroads, all of which served Chicago and as the years followed most of the biggest and most well remembered companies reached the city. Dec 6, 2017 · The South Pass of the Oregon Trail. Jul 8, 2014 · 1887 Map of San Bernardino. The document was created as a result of a Colorado State Historical Fund grant awarded to Colorado State Parks for the purpose of preparing a historic context that would assist in evaluation and planning efforts related to railroad abandonments and potential rails-to-trails conversions. Congress later adopted the railroad time This map was published in 1883 by G. - The grants allowed industries in the West to grow because they encouraged settlement and new industrial opportunities. Map showing the Ohio Southern R. 11, 1883. Blair, whose company bought up the land on the Nebraska side and platted a town, named for Mr. Prior to noon on that date, local time was determined by the Sun, but noon occurred in Boston seven minutes before Hartford, twelve minutes before New York, and twenty-four minutes before Washington. To give you a better idea of the detailed workmanship, one of the buildings has been enlarged. Despite these setbacks, historian John Stover notes in his book, " The Routledge Historical Atlas Of The American Railroads ," the U. jpg 8,476 × 8,528; 11. 1 map: col. com collection. 1855 Vaughn. New map of the Union Pacific Railway. 1st, 1893. The updated map included every town, village and farm, as well as railroads, turnpikes, county and other roads, rivers, creeks, and branches. The majority of railroad lines are labeled in red as "Tex. By 1883 the first of the “Hill” lines reached the Puget Sound with the Northern Pacific Railway opening its main line Nov 18, 2023 · North American railroads created time zones to bring sanity to scheduling transcontinental travel on this day in history, Nov. In this city, where railroads center with enough track to twice belt the globe, it is not only wonderful and instructive but it is also amusing to look back to the time when the people were disposed to look with doubt upon these great agents Map of A map of Walton County showing county lines, the county seat (Euchee Anna), and railroads connecting the major cities current to 1883. Scope and Contents. By 1889, the Northern Pacific created the Butte short line, and by 1892, the Butte, Anaconda, & Pacific Railway was built to transport passengers and copper ore. The Fort Worth and Denver City Railway Company (FW&DC) was Helpful links in machine-readable formats. B. D. , 34 x 73 cm. Map. Each standard clock was checked daily by a Map of A map showing the territories of the Austro–Hungarian Monarchy in 1883, including major cities and towns, railroads, and rivers. 00 x 26. Before the establishment of time zones in 1883, there were more than 144 local times in North America. File Name: 6780 Language: English Non-zoomify Version B/W PDF Version Color PDF Version. <br>After the initial burst of construction by the Northern Pacific in 1870-1871 a faltering economy began to affect the Railroad Search results 1 - 25 of 120. "Guide Map of the Rail and Stage Routes to the Yosemite, Big Trees and the Geysers" from the Specimen Book of Electrotypes, 1885. Courtesy Bruce C. Rand, McNally and Co. The Hannibal & St. The above map of San Bernardino is surrounded by more than 25 buildings that were erected before 1887. The map is color–coded to show the territories of Bohemia, Moravia, Silesia, Galicia, Austria, Hungary (including Transylvania), Bukowinia, Tyrol, Styria, Carinthia, Carniola, Croatia and Slovenia, Isthia, Bosnia–Herzegovina, and Dalmatia. The map shows Wyoming as containing eight counties. . jpg 4,438 × 2,598; 3. Most of Kansas was mapped by the USGS at this time. Map of 1883, United States of America. Some American settlers moved to new homes by railroad. This map comes from a brochure published by the Northern Pacific and advertising the Pacific Northwest. New county and railway map of the United States and the Dominion of Canada compiled from Shows relief by hachures, drainage, cities and towns, counties, and the railroad network emphasizing the main line. The first North American "gravity road," as it was called, was erected in 1764 for military purposes at the Niagara portage in Lewiston, New York. com , about $30—all sizes. Names Cram, George Franklin, 1841-1928. Dimensions: 37. &S. Train traffic was ferried across the river (or Description: A map of Sumter County showing county lines, the county seat (Sumterville), and railroads connecting the major cities current to 1883. The maps presented here are a selection from the Geography and Map Division holdings, based on the popular cartobibliography, Railroad Maps of the United States: A Selective Annotated Bibliography of Original 19th Date: 1881. Summary Indexed map showing relief by hachures, drainage, cities and towns, county and township boundaries. Nov 18, 2010 · The railroads finally agreed to the General Time Convention on Oct. Date: 1883. Colton's Railroad Map of the Southern States, Map of part of the United States south of the 37th parallel embracing the country between the Atlantic Ocean and the 96th meridian of longitude. It displays relief, drainage, cities, towns, range boundaries, and mineral regions. Map of A map of Manatee County showing county lines, the county seat (Pine Level), and railroads connecting the major cities current to 1883. Railroads distinguished by color. 1856 Vaughn. For anyone who likes maps here is Fort Worth in 1885. This is a hand colored map of Florida showing counties, cities and towns, railroads and inland waters circa 1883. Description: A map of Leon County showing county lines, the county seat (Tallahassee), and railroads connecting the major cities current to 1883. Joseph Railroad operated from 1846-1883, the first railroad to cross Missouri. The system had its origins in 1847, when the Alton and Sangamon The US government gave land to the railroads to help them expand. Originally produced in 1883, by Rand, McNally & Co. (James L. Between the two world wars, the USGS published a more detailed series Description: A map of Orange County showing county lines, the county seat (Orlando), and railroads connecting the major cities current to 1883. Railroads in Colorado, 1858-1948 - Railroads played a significant role in the overall development of Colorado. WV | B&O , WV&P. <br>In September, 1883, the Northern Pacific completed its transcontinental railroad route, opening the northwest to easy emigration and settlement from the east. Construction began in 1870 and the main line opened Mar 17, 2003 · Transportation. This is a fine example of Rand McNally's 1883 railroad map of the United States. 5 x 53 cm. Railroads are listed and pinpointed. Dec 26, 2020 Map of Florida for Poor's Manual of Railroads, 1883 Digitization provided by the USF Libraries Digitization Center. This detailed map showing the southern United States was published in 1883 by G. As such, Nov. Library of Congress Geography and Map Division. Milwaukee Road SW1200 #1216 (formerly #711) was already wearing c1850 Saratoga County Railroad Map. It was incorporated by the U. By 1893, the Montana Railroad line from east of Helena to central Montana was completed. 42 X 67. 1869 - Central Pacific and Union Pacific join at Promontory Summit, UT, to create the first transcontinental railroad. The earliest USGS maps were published beginning in 1884 and revised or reprinted as late as the 1920s. Railroads were faster, less expensive, and healthier than overland travel by covered wagon. The Sutton Branch. Cooper Collection. South Dakota railroads date back to 1872 when the original Dakota Southern Railroad completed its main line between Vermillion and Sioux City, Iowa a distance of roughly 37 miles. The statewide map above is from 1910. Date. Each map included an area of 30 minutes (one-half degree) of latitude by 30 minutes of longitude or about 20 by 44 miles. Title: United States of America Time Period: 1883 Projection: Unknown Bounding Coordinates: W: 125 W E: 65 W N: 50 N S: 25 N. Summary. It shows cities and towns, counties, waterways, roads and railroads. Plaque in Chicago marking the creation of the four time zones of the continental US in 1883 Colorized 1913 time zone map of the United States, showing boundaries very different from today Map of U. Map shows Northern Pacific Main Line, Northern Pacific Branches, Oregon and Transcontinental Lines, Oregon Railway and Navigation Company Lines, and uncompleted roads. the original Norfolk Southern Railroad in 1887 Source: Library of Congress, Map showing the Albemarle & Pantego Railroad and its connections (c. FL Maps > County > Duval > Duval County, 1883 Map of A map of Volusia County showing county lines, the county seat (Enterprise), and railroads connecting the major cities current to 1883. T. ” splashed in large red lettering across the top. University of South Carolina Libraries Digital Collections. jpg 9,230 × 8,592; 13. map depicting the railroad time zones and nationwide rail network in 1892. This map covers all of the United States and the southeastern provinces of Canada. Tables include Presidents of the United States, quantity of coal produced in each state and territory, California counties with acreage The Atlantic and Pacific Railroad was a U. Amos/Corbis via Getty Images) The Oregon Trail was a roughly 2,000-mile route from Independence, Missouri, to Oregon City, Oregon, that was used by Bridgman's new reversible railroad distance and township map of Ohio and United States compiled from the most authentic sources. The builder was Capt. Created / Published Nov 18, 2019 · To reduce the confusion among customers over what time it was, the railroad managers adopted a standardized time. Acc Map of A map of Marion County showing county lines, the county seat (Ocala), and railroads connecting the major cities current to 1883. Place Names: Wakulla, Wakulla Springs, Wakulla , Crawfordville, Sopchoppy. The Northern Pacific, Great Northern, the Union Pacific and hundreds of other railroad companies 1 map: col. Early in 1965, a railroad map shows a proposed rail line over the Missouri river and through the Carter Valley (now Blair). 1883. Washington railroads date back to 1851 when the Cascade Portage Railway opened six miles of railroad between Hamilton Island and Stevenson, Washington (the railroad operated until 1907). Pac. Available also through the Library of Congress web site as raster image. 3 lines between the Missouri River and the Pacific coast to the city of Mexico via the A. & C. 1869 Richmond. Because railroads were the economic backbone for much of the country, most Americans and Canadians readily accepted the new standards. Map of the States Traversed by the St. May 7, 2023 · The railroad was first named the Norfolk Southern Railroad in 1883, then renamed the Norfolk & Southern Railroad in 1891. The golden spike is driven by Col. What impact did these land grants have on industries in the West? - The grants limited the amount of land that was available to industries in the West. "Published in the statistical edition of the Galveston news, September 1st, 1883. 1886-1940 (bulk: 1915-1930)]{#311m. Northern Pacific Railroad Company. 46cm Sites and Townships Specific To This Map Are: San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Fresno, Visalia, Redwood City, Stockton, Santa Sep 27, 2023 · By 1883, the Utah & Northern reached its final destination of Garrison, Montana. and intersecting lines, 1883. Railroads create the first time zones. September 11, 2001: Terrorists destroy World Trade Center in New York and destroy part of the PATH system in the process. Blair. Historic Railroad Maps. At exactly noon on this day, American and Canadian railroads begin using four continental time zones to end the confusion of dealing with thousands of Rand McNally and Company. Contributor: Bridgman, E. Railroads met this need with the Utah and Northern Railroad entering the Montana Territory in 1880. It displays drainage, cities, towns, and the This relief map of California was published in 1883 by Rand, McNally & Co. Description: Physical map of the United States. 1887) Also for sale at worldmapsonline. Includes names of lines. and Mexican Central R. Number Maps in the Atlas: 1 Source Institution Souce Media Original Document Old Railroad Map - California Railroad and Counties 1883 - This is an exquisite full-color Reproduction printed on high-quality gloss paper, art paper or canvas. This category contains only the following file. Map of A map of the United States and territories showing the expansion from the formation of the original states to 1880, and the railroad network in 1880. Maps include railroad right of way, station, and track maps as well as track elevation profiles, depot blueprints, telephone company line plats, valuation maps, and bridge surveys. From Wikimedia Commons, the free media repository. Detailed map of Ohio including drainage, relief by hachures, cities and towns, and the railroad network with named lines. Jan. “New Map of the Union Pacific Railway, the Short, Quick and Safe Line to All Points West, 1883” Library of Congress Lehigh and New England Railroad. They adopted five time zones: Intercolonial Time (now known as Atlantic Time in eastern Canada) and the Eastern The evolution of United States standard time zone boundaries from 1919 to 2024 in five-year increments. It shows railroads, counties and county seats, cities and towns and inland waters. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway 1882 UTA. Standardized time in the US: Every railroad office where train crews reported to work was equipped with a standard clock by which railroaders set their watches. The map is color–coded to show the original states, the states admitted between 1791 and 1860 (including Maine from Massachusetts in 1820), states admitted between 1861 and 1876 (including West Virginia from Virginia in 1863, Nevada The third and final Archives treasure for December reflects that golden era of railroads in Washington and the rest of the U. 10K subscribers in the 1883Series community. Map of the north-central United States showing relief by hachures, cities and towns, township and county boundaries, wagon roads, and railroad network with emphasis on the main line. Inset: [Texas Panhandle]. Nov 16, 2009 · 1883. Interestingly, the idea for the railroad began in January of 1872 and by early fall that same year it was completed and in operation. Measurements. 1833-1883—Chicago’s First Half Century, The Inter Ocean, 1883. The speculation of this line interested John I. The line suffers periodic attacks by pro-Confederate bushwhackers, but it Railways were introduced in England in the seventeenth century as a way to reduce friction in moving heavily loaded wheeled vehicles. Elizabeth D. 1861 Vaughn. Map shows late nineteenth century Texas counties, county seats, railroads, ranches, springs, and notable geographical features. and its connections through the Cincinnati, Sandusky & Cleveland and Indiana, Bloomington & Western Railroads. It identifies county lines, the county seat (Jacksonville) and railway route to major cities of the time. ” January 12 – The second transcontinental railroad line in North America is completed as the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks from Los Angeles, California, meet the Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio at the Pecos River. See full list on loc. Summary Map of the midwestern states showing relief by hachures, drainage, cities and towns, and the railroad network coded in color with the main line emphasized. W. Scale 1"=80 miles. Lewis - PO Box 1188 - Little River, SC 29566 - All Rights Reserved Jun 30, 2024 · 1883 US Railroad map reprint, vintage US Railroad map reprint, 4 large sizes to 40x30" and 3 color choices - sold UNFRAMED. The railroad system of Texas on September 1st, 1883 Relief shown by hachures. New York : Julius Bien & Co. C. 1858 Behn. ISO Topic Categories: transportation, inlandWaters, boundaries. This brochure commemorates the September, 1883 opening of the Northern Pacific's transcontinental route. Indexed Railroad and County map of Georgia engraved and published in 1883 by George Franklin Cram. R. Countries of North America: Canada · Mexico · United States of America ‡. 1857 Vaughn. In order to get the Northern Pacific's transcontinental route completed, the United States government awarded the Oct 11, 2023 · American-Rails. The Fort Worth and Denver Railway ( reporting mark FWD ), nicknamed "the Denver Road," was a class I American railroad company that operated in the northern part of Texas from 1881 to 1982, and had a profound influence on the early settlement and economic development of the region. Description: Digitization provided by the USF Libraries Digitization Center. 64 MB. U. Sewerage Map of Omaha. Approximate map scale is 75 miles to 1 inch. rail network grew from 52,900 in 1870 to 93,200 by 1880 (by region the Mid-Atlantic saw a 42% increase, the South 55%, the "Old Northwest" 70%, and the West 151%). In September, 1883, the Northern Pacific completed its transcontinental railroad route, opening the northwest to easy emigration and settlement from the east. © 2019 - J. 2015: Total rail traffic declined 2. The Santa Fé route Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fé R. The East Side Company becomes the first railroad to operate in Portland in 1869, running on 20 miles of track to New Era, and was soon reorganized to become the Oregon & California Railroad Co. 18, 1883. ‡: partly located in North America. 1883, United States of America. 1871 Asher & Adams The first transcontinental railroad was completed in 1869. This is a railroad map of Florida, circa 1883. Click Here to view / download an 1883 map of the railroads in North Carolina (and South Carolina). Print Size: 23. Missouri Pacific Railway Map and Timetable, 1883. Congress in 1866 as a transcontinental railroad connecting Indexed railroad and county map of Georgia. S. This Orange County map is from Poor’s railroad map of Florida, circa 1883. 2 With the proliferation of railroads, faster travel became possible across large geographies, and travelers could sometimes arrive at an earlier local time Map of This map shows Duval County in Florida current to 1883. The first Transcontinental Railroad (known originally as the "Pacific Railroad" and also as the “Great Transcontinental Railroad” and the “Overland Route”) was a continuous railroad line constructed between 1863 and 1869. A prequel to "Yellowstone," "1883" follows the Dutton family as they flee Texas and embark on a journey…. The system was quickly adopted around the world. Jan 10, 2024 · American-Rails. <br>Map shows Northern Pacific Main Line, Northern Pacific Branches, Oregon and Transcontinental Lines, Oregon Railway and Navigation Company Lines, and uncompleted roads. The brochure from which this map comes is a self-promotional pamphlet published by the city of St. Includes legend and index. Home; Browse Collection; Advanced Search Map of Florida, 1883. Railroads played a large role in the development of the United States from the industrial revolution in the Northeast (1820s–1850s) to the settlement of the West (1850s–1890s). map has a scale below title with population number and area in square miles. At the bottom is a numbered listing of buildings and cultural features that are highlighted on the map. 1852 Colton. An inset map of the United States is shown in the upper right. Description. Railroads often organized immigrant trains to encourage settlement (and eventually business) along their routes. 04 MB. Map of the western United States from Kansas City to the Pacific showing relief by shading, drainage, state boundaries, military and Indian reservations, railroads with main lines in heavy black; lists stage connections on On this day, November 18, 1883, the railroads of the United States and Canada adopted Standard Time for the operation of their trains. Tom Pierce, the GH&SA president. Rare Maps. Known popularly as the Burlington Route. 18, 1883 ended that temporal chaos since it was the death of local Insets: Vicinity of Davenport & Rock Island -- Chicago and vicinity [with concentric mileage circles]. These maps document the growth and settlement of the state, from the first railroad along the Jan 5, 2024 · Migration. 1870 Richmond.
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