Feature Points
- VINTAGE MAP REPRODUCTION: You'll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1889 Burlington Iowa 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 1889 Map of Burlington Wall Art 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
Following the Louisiana Purchase, President Thomas Jefferson organized two expeditions to explore the newly acquired territory. The Lewis & Clark Expedition charted the Missouri River, while Lt. Zebulon Pike was tasked with following the Mississippi River. Pike's journey led him to a site just south of what is now Burlington, Iowa, where he planted an American flag on what he described as the first U.S. soil in Iowa. Although Pike recommended the construction of a fort on this location, the idea never came to fruition. In its early years, the region was primarily inhabited by fur trappers, with a port established in 1829 and official settlements beginning in 1833.
By the time this panoramic map was created, Burlington had become a key steamboat hub and a critical connection along the Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad, a route that remains operational today as part of the BNSF Railway. This bird's-eye perspective map was illustrated by Henry Wells, one of the most prolific cartographers of the 19th century, who, alongside four others, was responsible for more than half of the panoramic maps now in the Library of Congress's permanent collection.
Bird's-eye perspective maps, popular in the 19th century, were designed to promote cities and entice new residents. These maps often highlighted prominent civic landmarks and features, prioritizing visual appeal over navigational accuracy. As a result, they bear a distinctive aesthetic and unique style that is both immediately recognizable and evocative of a transformative period in American history.
