Feature Points
- VINTAGE MAP REPRODUCTION: You’ll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1861 State of Missouri Map. Our museum quality maps 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 1861 State of Missouri Map. This print is from an original found in the maps and geography division of the US Library of Congress. 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
General map of the state indicating county names and boundaries, cities and towns, railroads in operation and projected, roads, and rivers.
Published in the same year as the Battle of Wilson’s Creek, the first major conflict between Union and Confederacy forces in the Trans-Mississippi Theater of the Civil War, this depiction of the state of Missouri shows it just as the war broke out. Though the state was officially neutral in the Civil War, Confederate forces were victorious in this battle. They would maintain a prominent presence in the southwest portion of the state until the conclusion of the Civil War in 1865.
Missouri experienced a time of significant growth following the war spurred on by Kansas City, becoming an important railroad hub unlocking access to the American West. The stockyards in Kansas City became some of the largest in the nation as livestock traveled north for processing in the meat plants of Chicago. This access allowed arable land in the West fo be opened up for farming and ranching.
By 1860 St. Louis’ population had reached 4 million, and the city was flourishing with significant amounts of goods flowing up and down the Mississippi River. St Louis became a popular stopping point for merchants. The 1850s saw the rise of Steamboats traveling the river and would create some of the most iconic images of mid 19th century American History. Published by prolific American cartographer James T. Lloyd, this detailed depiction of Missouri, possesses a distinctive aesthetic that transforms the viewer back in time and is an authentic piece of cartographical as well as American History.
Our museum quality giclee print comes printed with archival ink on premium heavyweight matte paper. Shipped in a sturdy cardboard tube your print will arrive ready to be framed. This eye-catching vintage map reproduction print makes the perfect gift for anyone that loves history and imagery.
