Feature Points
- VINTAGE MAP REPRODUCTION: You'll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1757 Virginia and Maryland Map Print. Our museum quality prints are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order maps are made in the USA and each map is inspected for quality. This beautiful artwork is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage maps look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well.
- MUSEUM QUALITY: This high quality map print will be a great addition to your vintage-themed wall. Don't waste money on cheap-looking, thin paper posters. We use thick, fine art print quality matte paper. Our professional's choice matte paper displays artwork in high detail without glare. The color is vibrant and text is easy to read. When framed, this map looks absolutely stunning.
- A LOOK BACK AT HISTORY: This is an impressive, historic reproduction of 1757 Map of Maryland and Virginia Poster. A true piece of history. See our product description section for more fascinating information about this historic map and its significance.
- READY TO FRAME: This print includes a 0.2 inch border for a perfect frame fit and look. Our maps are designed to fit easy-to-find standard frame sizes, saving you money from having to pay for a custom frame. Each map is inspected for quality and shipped in a rigid tube.
- HISTORIX: We love history and art. Sometimes old maps have tears, folds, separations and other blemishes. We digitally restore and enhance maps while keeping its historical character. All our maps are proudly made in the USA. Customers all over the world love our vintage maps and we know you will too.
Additional Information
By the time of this distinctive map's publication in 1757, the need for an updated, accurate map of the colonies of Virginia and Maryland had become a necessity, and acting Governor Lewis Burwell was tasked with appointing the best surveyors in the region to complete this piece for the Board of Trade and Plantations in London. Burwell then appointed Albermarle County surveyor Joshua Fry and his deputy surveyor Peter Jefferson to create this work. The pair had already surveyed many of these areas. Given the cartographical technology available then, they were the best equipped to undertake a task of such a large scale and importance.
This map would remain the preeminent illustration used for the states throughout the eighteenth century and bears a distinctive aesthetic and unique style that immediately transports the viewer back in time, creating an indelible link between the past and present, offering a glimpse into pre-revolutionary Virginia and Maryland, and illustrating the growth and development of the states during the following centuries. The two states were essential parts of the lead-up to the American Revolution. They were home to the first five presidents of the United States, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.
The Colonial Period in Virginia and Maryland was a transformative time. It marked a time of considerable growth across the region as vast agricultural interests were established, attracting residents from across Western Europe. These settlers established communities and cities that continue to shape the region's culture to this day, a testament to the lasting impact of this period.
