Newly Added Antique Map Inventory

Selection of Rare and Antique Maps recently added to the Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri category of Geographicus Antique Map Gallery.

1852 Owen Geological Map of the Des Moines River, Iowa (b/w Mississippi and Raccoon Forks)

300.00 USD — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 16:37:00 +0000

This is a beautiful 1852 geological map of the Des Moines river in Iowa by D. D. Owen. It covers the flow of the Des Moines River, a tributary of the Mississippi, between the Mississippi and the Raccoon Fork (roughly from Nauvoo in illinois to Des Moines) and notes the rock and soil composition throughout. The map also notes cities, towns, canals, dams and other details. A color coded geological cross-section in included in the bottom half of the map, with a key along the bottom right border. This is a beautiful 1852 geological map of the Des Moines river in Iowa by D. D. Owen. It covers the flow of the Des Moines River, a tributary of the Mississippi, between the Raccoon and Lizard Forks (roughly from Des Moines city to Fort Dodge) and notes the rock and soil composition throughout. A beautifully rendered cross section is included in the lower half of the map with geologic cross-sections depicted in color. A table of references is included in the lower right quadrant. This is a beautiful large geological map of Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota by the United States Geological Corps. It covers from the Missouri River east as far as Lake Michigan and from Osage River north to the Lake of the Woods. The map exhibits the extension of the Iowa coal-field into Missouri, and its relation to the Illinois coal-field. Part of Lake Superior is included. This is an impressive example of the 1838 public survey map of Missouri W. J. Stone. It covers the entire state of Missouri from the Mississippi River to the Missouri River. The map was prepared to illustrate the progress of the land survey work in Missouri, noted via a series of blocks representing the survey grid. Notes in the bottom left quadrant describe the various markings on the map. The towns of Fayette, Jefferson, Jackson, St. This is a beautiful example of A. J. Johnson's 1866 map of Missouri and Kansas. The map offers a fascinating snapshot of these hotly contested states shortly following the outbreak of the American Civil War. Covers Missouri and the eastern part of Kansas, with color coding according to county. Depicts the two states in an early configuration with western Kansas, which was largely unsurveyed at the time, not depicted. An important and charming 1720 satirical allegory map, commonly known as the 'Fools Head' or 'Fools Cap,' intended to illustrate the dangers and pitfalls of 'bubble economies.' After the bursting of the Dot-Com Bubble and the more disastrous United States Housing Bubble (and subsequent sub-prime mortgage crises) most will find the themes of this 18th century map taunting the speculators in the Mississippi Scheme - poverty, sorrow, and despair - quite familiar. The Mississippi Company (a. A fine example of Thomas Cowperthwait and S. A. Mitchell's 1854 map of Iowa. The whole is engraved and colored in Mitchell's distinctive style with green border work and vivid pastels. Political and topographical features are noted and color coded with elevation rendered by hachure. Survey grids, referencing the work of the U.S. Land Survey, define the eastern and southern half of the state. This map was prepared by S. A. This is an extraordinary and striking 1899 chromolithograph panoramic bird-eye view and map of the 1,300 mile Mormon Trail. This view, by Millroy and Hayes, covers the region between the Mississippi River and Great Salt Lake and chronicles the westward migration of the Mormon Pioneers from Nauvoo, Illinois to Great Salt Lake, Utah, 1846-1847. It details part of the modern day states of Iowa, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Utah. This is a fine example of Joseph Meyer's 1852 map of the American Midwest. It covers the states of Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Kentucky and Tennessee as well as parts of Minnesota. Three inset maps are also included, detailing Nashville and vicinity, Franklin and vicinity and Cincinnati and vicinity. The map notes several towns, rivers, railway, roads and other topographical features. A fine 1876 map of the American Midwest by Warner and Beers. It covers the states of Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa and Missouri and includes Lake Michigan and part of Lake Superior. The map is highly detailed and notes cities, railroads, counties, rivers and a host of additional topographical features. Indian tribes are noted in Wisconsin. This map was published by Warner and Beers for H.H. Lloyd and Company's Atlas of the United States . This is a beautiful 1871 view of the Main Depot of the Union Pacific Railroad issued by George A. Crofutt. The view illustrates the proposed depot to be located at the eastern terminus of the Union Pacific Railway Line in Omaha depicts the appearance of the proposed building upon completion. The view also includes text explaining the building materials to be used, the layout and architecture, and the dimensions of the various offices and rooms within the building. This is Johnson and Ward's rare 1863 map of the territories of Idaho, Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado and Kansas. Extends west as far as the Great Salt Lake and east to Lake Superior. It depicts this area during an interesting transitional phase shortly following the formation of Idaho in 1863 but predating the formation of Montana in 1864. Thus we see a massive Idaho consisting of all of modern day Wyoming, Idaho and Montana. An appealing 1892 Rand McNally map or plan of the city of St. Joseph, Missouri. It covers the city east of the Missouri River, noting parks, cemeteries, railway lines, bridges, and various other topographical features. Throughout, individual streets and important buildings are also identified, including freight houses, court house, post office, etc. This map was issued as plate no. This is a beautiful 1888 Rand McNally and Company map of Nebraska. The map covers the state of Nebraska along with parts of neighboring states. It notes major towns, rivers, railroads, roads, and various other topographical features. The map also delineates survey grids and plats referencing the work of the U.S. Land Survey. Color coded according to counties, relief is shown by hachures. This map was issued as plate nos. This is a beautiful example of Rand McNally and Company's 1889 map of Iowa. It covers the state of Iowa along with parts of adjacent Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, Minnesota and South Dakota. Color coded according to counties, the map notes numerous cities, towns, rivers, railroads and other topographical details. This map was issued as plate nos. This is a lovely map of Missouri issued by Rand McNally and Company in 1888. It covers the state of Missouri in its entirety, along with parts of neighboring Kansas, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky and Nebraska. The southeastern part of the state is depicted in an inset along the right border. The map also delineates survey grids and plats referencing the work of the U.S. Land Survey. Various towns, cities, rivers, railroads, and an assortment of additional topographical details are noted. This is Johnson and Ward's 1864 map of Iowa and Nebraska. It covers the states of Iowa and Nebraska as well as parts of the adjacent states. Various towns, rivers, Indian reservations, railways, roads, and several other topographical features are noted with relief shown by hachure. The proposed route of the Dubuque & the Pacific railroad is noted. This map features the fretwork style border common to Johnson�s atlas work from 1863 to 1869. Steel plate engraving prepared by A. J. A scarce and important 1862 Civil War map illustrating the course of the Mississippi River in the vicinity of New Madrid, Point Pleasant, Riddles Point, and Tiptonville. This region, collectively known as the Kentucky Bend, is situated at the meeting point of Missouri, Kentucky, and Tennessee. The map was prepared by Major General John Pope, a Union Commander, to illustrate he decisive siege and take over the strategically situated and heavily fortified Island No. 10. This is an example of David M. Warren's 1879 map of the nine central states of the United States. It covers Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa and Missouri. It also includes parts of the neighboring states. Four of the five Great Lakes, Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake erie, are also included. Oklahoma, which was at the time an Indian Reservation, is so marked. This is A. J. Johnson's 1865 map of Iowa and Nebraska. The map covers the entire state of Iowa as well as the eastern portions of Nebraska. Offers color coding according to county and notations for railways, roadways, cities, towns, and river systems. Features the fretwork border common to Johnson�s atlas work from 1864 to 1869. Published by A. J. Johnson and Ward as plate numbers 60-61 in the 1865 edition of Johnson's New Illustrated Family Atlas .

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Newly Added Antique Map Inventory

1852 Owen Geological Map of the Des Moines River, Iowa (b/w Mississippi and Raccoon Forks)