Feature Points
- VINTAGE MAP REPRODUCTION: You'll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1867 California and Nevada Map Poster. 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 1867 California and Nevada Map Print. 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 two years after the American Civil War (1865), this detailed map of California and Nevada's waterways captures a region undergoing significant transformation. As the United States expanded westward, settlers from the American South and Western Europe arrived in search of minerals, oil, and economic opportunity. Major ports in Los Angeles and San Francisco flourished, facilitating trade and industrial growth.
Nevada, admitted to the Union during the Civil War, earned the nickname "Battle Born State" and became a major financial contributor to the Union war effort through its silver mines at the Comstock Lode. Meanwhile, California was incorporated into the United States following the 1846 invasion of Mexican-held territory, led by Commodore John D. Sloat, who sailed into Monterey Bay.
Before the completion of the transcontinental railroad, waterways played a crucial role in transportation and commerce, particularly in arid regions where they were essential for moving goods and resources. These navigable routes helped connect towns and cities, fueling economic expansion.
As railroads expanded westward, new settlements formed, turning previously remote areas into major population centers. This map's classic cartographic style and distinguished aesthetic showcase a pivotal moment in westward expansion and economic development, making it an authentic piece of American cartographical history.
