Feature Points
- VINTAGE MAP REPRODUCTION: You'll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1848 Virginia 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 1848 Map of Internal Improvements of Virginia Wall Art 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
Produced by Claudius Crozet in the middle of the nineteenth century this map illustrates the considerable growth and transformation of one of the first colonies of the United States which had been a thriving economic, political, and cultural hub for the nation since the early days of independence. Virginia produced some of the most influential political minds of the Republic's early days, including Thomas Jefferson and George Washington. Crozet was born in France and fought under the command of Napoleon until his armies' ultimate defeat in 1814 when Crozet immigrated to the United States, where he began his career teaching at the Military Academy at West Point.
Crozet also worked as a civil engineer, and he created this map to illustrate the considerable improvements installed across Virginia throughout the nineteenth century, including canals, railways, and roads. His work also included developing feasibility plans and proposals for engineering projects. He was also among the founders of the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, VA, which became an essential institution for training engineers and military leaders. During the inaugural meeting of the institute, the board of the VMI elected Crozet to be president of the institution, a role he would play for the following six years.
This map, a testament to Claudius Crozet's meticulous work, vividly portrays the transformation of one of the most iconic states in the nation. It captures a pivotal time when technology revolutionized infrastructure, setting the standard for the United States' evolution into the 20th century.
