1892 / 1907 Relief Map of the United States
By: Atlas School Supply Company
Date: 1892 / 1907 (Copyright) Chicago, IL
Dimensions: 34 x 48 inches (86 x 122 cm)
This is an original antique relief map of the United States by the Atlas School Supply Company, constructed in 1907 out of their headquarters in Chicago, Illinois.
The map offers a combination of political geography, physical topography, with rivers, lakes, mountains ranges, plateaus, etc. noted throughout. Larger towns, cities, capitols, and state boundaries are also provided, while roads and railways are omitted from the map. In the lower right, below the title, a vertical scale of altitude is provided with the notation that the height of elevation is exaggerated 50 times. The visualization of topography would no doubt be underwhelming if the raised relief element of the map was true to size.
Condition: Map is in B condition, darkened and toned with age, but sill quite legible and pleasing to the eye. Surrounding frame is original and sturdy.
Inventory #12529
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