Virginia, West Virginia & Maryland, Cram's Atlas

This original atlas plate from Cram's Unrivaled Family Atlas of the World presents a detailed cartographic survey of the Mid-Atlantic states during the late 1880s. Published by George F. Cram of Chicago, one of America's premier cartographic houses, this map documents Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware with meticulous attention to county boundaries, railroad networks, and the countless towns and villages that dotted the post-Reconstruction landscape. The chromolithographic printing displays the characteristic pastel color palette of Victorian-era American cartography, with soft pink, green, and yellow washes distinguishing political boundaries while fine black linework traces the extensive railroad systems that were transforming American commerce. Population statistics for each state appear in the legend, providing a snapshot of demographic growth in this pivotal region. A handsome example of late nineteenth-century American mapmaking, this piece offers both decorative appeal and genuine historical documentation of a nation consolidating after civil conflict. The prominence of West Virginia, admitted to the Union just twenty-five years before this map's publication, serves as a quiet reminder of the era's recent upheavals. Size: 10" x 13.5" Artist: George F. Cram Condition: Very Good, Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Original fold lines may be present. Please refer to each print's image to get a better understanding of the condition.