Feature Points
- VINTAGE MAP REPRODUCTION: You'll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1898 Monterey County California 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 1898 History Map of California USA. 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 noted American surveyor Lou G. Hare and cartographers and published by the W.B. Walkup & Co lithography firm, this official map of Monterey County, California, shows the region in a period of significant transformation and growth as the nation neared the turn of the twentieth century and technology was rapidly advancing as the country continued to expand westward with increased accessibility due to the installation and development of new rail lines and transportation systems across the United States. Economic opportunities in the area attracted residents from across the nation,, and the region would develop into one of the most sought-after areas in the United States today.
Hare was born in San Jose, CA, but for most of his career, he was located in San Francisco. There, he worked as a clerk for the Southern Pacific Railroad before becoming a surveyor for the Pacific Improvement Company, working on rail projects across the United States. Hare was elected to become the Monterey County Surveyor in 1893, a position he would hold for the next two decades until his retirement in Salinas, CA. At that time, he explored an interest in photography.
Monterey, one of the original counties of California, achieved Statehood in 1850. It remains a vital region, with a diverse economy driven by tourism along the coast and agricultural production in the inland areas. This map, a lasting testament to the region's history, immediately transports the viewer back in time, forging an unbreakable link between the past and present. Its enduring relevance underscores the importance of Monterey County in the past, present, and future.
