Cram's township and rail road map of New York.

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Chester Historical Society

Cram's 1888 township and rail road map of New York.: This 1888e map of the state of New York, prominently displaying its borders with a red outline and detailing various counties within the state using yellow lines, accompanied by numerous cities and towns labeled in black text; significant geographical features include Lake Ontario and Lake Erie to the northwest, while an inset at the bottom highlights the southern portion of New York, including Long Island, with maritime boundaries extending into the Atlantic Ocean, making it a detailed representation of transportation routes and settlements as they were mapped.
Cram's 1888 township and rail road map of New York.

This 1888e map of the state of New York, prominently displaying its borders with a red outline and detailing various counties within the state using yellow lines, accompanied by numerous cities and towns labeled in black text; significant geographical features include Lake Ontario and Lake Erie to the northwest, while an inset at the bottom highlights the southern portion of New York, including Long Island, with maritime boundaries extending into the Atlantic Ocean, making it a detailed representation of transportation routes and settlements as they were mapped.

Name/Title

Cram's township and rail road map of New York.

Entry/Object ID

chs-015298

Description

This 1888e map of the state of New York, prominently displaying its borders with a red outline and detailing various counties within the state using yellow lines, accompanied by numerous cities and towns labeled in black text; significant geographical features include Lake Ontario and Lake Erie to the northwest, while an inset at the bottom highlights the southern portion of New York, including Long Island, with maritime boundaries extending into the Atlantic Ocean, making it a detailed representation of transportation routes and settlements as they were mapped. The original is held by the Library of Congress Geography and Map Division Washington, D.C. 20540-4650 USA dcu #98688528

Category

Railroads

Acquisition

Notes

4/19/2015 Download by Clifton Patrick

Map Details

Maker or Creator

Cram, George Franklin, 1841-1928

Date Published

1888

Dimensions

Height

57 cm

Width

41 cm

Web Links and URLs

The original is held by the Library of Congress Geography and Map Division Washington, D.C. 20540-4650 USA

General Notes

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Cataloging Note

Note

Title Cram's township and rail road map of New York. Summary Indexed township and county map showing relief by hachures, drainage, and cities and towns. Railroad lines are identified by initials. Contributor Names Cram, George Franklin, 1841-1928. Created / Published Chicago, 1888. Subject Headings - Railroads--New York (State)--Maps - United States--New York (State) Notes - Scale ca. 1:1,000,000. - LC Railroad maps, 269 - Description derived from published bibliography. - Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Medium map 41 x 57 cm. Call Number G3801.P3 1888 .C7 Repository Library of Congress Geography and Map Division Washington, D.C. 20540-4650 USA dcu Digital Id g3801p rr002690 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.gmd/g3801p.rr002690 Library of Congress Catalog Number 98688528 http://lccn.loc.gov/98688528

Create Date

October 22, 2024

Update Date

February 16, 2026