006 1867 Plan of New York beaufort NC map

006 1867 Plan of New York beaufort NC mapThis 1867 map of New York and Brooklyn was produced by none other than famed cartographer S. Augustus Mitchell, Jr. shows New York City still in its infancy phase of development. Areas are noted according to color, making boundaries and neighborhood sections easily visible. The Industrial Revolution was building in the background to hit full stride, yet it would be a few decades before that happened. However there are hints of things to come, you just

In the vicinity of the lake is a great camping spot

with vibrant colors and blooms

consistent with Stieler's other works

It was the only such border used by Colton in the entire atlas

Published in 1934

striped bass

This map illustrates a portion of the Crawford County Lead Mine region bounded by the Wisconsin River to the North and the Mississippi River to the West

He would plot a trail through the Gallatin Valley and begin development

speculators

trade and cultural connection between North Africa

would promote settlement on the prairie lands in an effort to fill his trains with goods

atmosphere and mood that lakes offer are unrivaled and unique