Map of the rail-roads of the state of New York prepared under the direction of Van Renssselaer Richmond, state engineer and surveyor; Geo R. Perkins, Dep State Engineer & Surveyor.

Map

-

Chester Historical Society

Map of the rail-roads of the state of New York prepared under the direction of Van Renssselaer Richmond, state engineer and surveyor; Geo R. Perkins, Dep State Engineer & Surveyor.: The image depicts a vintage map illustrating the railroads throughout the state of New York in 1861. It highlights major waterways such as Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, and marks significant cities along the routes, including Albany, Rochester, Buffalo, and Syracuse. Intricate details showcase the railroad lines crisscrossing the state, while the map's aged appearance suggests its historical significance. Boundaries with neighboring states like Pennsylvania and Massachusetts are visible, and geographical features such as mountains and rivers are artistically rendered.
Map of the rail-roads of the state of New York prepared under the direction of Van Renssselaer Richmond, state engineer and surveyor; Geo R. Perkins, Dep State Engineer & Surveyor.

The image depicts a vintage map illustrating the railroads throughout the state of New York in 1861. It highlights major waterways such as Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, and marks significant cities along the routes, including Albany, Rochester, Buffalo, and Syracuse. Intricate details showcase the railroad lines crisscrossing the state, while the map's aged appearance suggests its historical significance. Boundaries with neighboring states like Pennsylvania and Massachusetts are visible, and geographical features such as mountains and rivers are artistically rendered.

Name/Title

Map of the rail-roads of the state of New York prepared under the direction of Van Renssselaer Richmond, state engineer and surveyor; Geo R. Perkins, Dep State Engineer & Surveyor.

Entry/Object ID

chs-015295

Description

A 1861 map illustrating the railroads throughout the state of New York. It highlights major waterways such as Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, and marks significant cities along the routes, including Albany, Rochester, Buffalo, and Syracuse. Intricate details showcase the railroad lines crisscrossing the state, while the map's aged appearance suggests its historical significance. Boundaries with neighboring states like Pennsylvania and Massachusetts are visible, and geographical features such as mountains and rivers are artistically rendered. The original is held by the Library of Congress Geography and Map Division Washington, D.C. 20540-4650 USA dcu #98688524

Category

Railroads

Acquisition

Notes

4/19/2015 Download by Clifton Patrick

Map Details

Maker or Creator

Vaughan, David

Date Published

1861

Dimensions

Height

74 cm

Width

56 cm

Web Links and URLs

Library of Congress Geography and Map Division Washington, D.C. 20540-4650

General Notes

Note Type

Cataloging Note

Note

Title Map of the rail-roads of the state of New York prepared under the direction of Van Renssselaer Richmond, state engineer and surveyor; Geo R. Perkins, Dep State Engineer & Surveyor. Summary Map of New York and parts of adjacent states showing drainage, relief by hachures, county boundaries, cities and towns. Different colors in dictate railroads in operation, in progress of construction, and proposed. Contributor Names Vaughan, David, active 1849-1864. Created / Published Albany, N.Y., 1861. Subject Headings - Railroads--New York (State)--Maps - United States--New York (State) Notes - Scale ca. 1:1,000,000. - LC Railroad maps, 265 - Description derived from published bibliography. - Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Medium col. map 56 x 74 cm. Call Number G3801.P3 1861 .V3 Repository Library of Congress Geography and Map Division Washington, D.C. 20540-4650 USA dcu Digital Id g3801p rr002650 http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.gmd/g3801p.rr002650 Library of Congress Catalog Number 98688524 http://lccn.loc.gov/98688524

Create Date

October 22, 2024

Update Date

February 16, 2026